Leukemia. ( See 13.00K2.) SSDI Claims in Michigan

Medical criteria

SSA Blue Book listing

13.06 Leukemia. ( See 13.00K2.)

Listing criteria (20 CFR Appendix 1, Part A)

A. Acute leukemia (including T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma). Consider under a disability until at least 24 months from the date of diagnosis or relapse, or at least 12 months from the date of bone marrow or stem cell transplantation, whichever is later. Thereafter, evaluate any residual impairment(s) under the criteria for the affected body system. OR B. Chronic myelogenous leukemia, as described in 1 or 2: 1. Accelerated or blast phase (see 13.00K2b). Consider under a disability until at least 24 months from the date of diagnosis or relapse, or at least 12 months from the date of bone marrow or stem cell transplantation, whichever is later. Thereafter, evaluate any residual impairment(s) under the criteria for the affected body system. 2. Chronic phase, as described in a or b: a. Consider under a disability until at least 12 months from the date of bone marrow or stem cell transplantation. Thereafter, evaluate any residual impairment(s) under the criteria for the affected body system. b. Progressive disease following initial anticancer therapy.

Body system category

13.00 Cancer (Malignant Neoplastic Diseases)

Common denial reason

Leukemia claims are often denied when blast counts, treatment response, or relapse history does not meet listing thresholds.