Genetic photosensitivity disorders, established as described in 8.00E. The requirements of this listing are met if either paragraph A or paragraph B is satisfied SSDI Claims in Wyoming

Medical criteria

SSA Blue Book listing

8.07 Genetic photosensitivity disorders, established as described in 8.00E. The requirements of this listing are met if either paragraph A or paragraph B is satisfied

Listing criteria (20 CFR Appendix 1, Part A)

A. Xeroderma pigmentosum (see 8.00E1). OR B. Other genetic photosensitivity disorders (see 8.00E2) with either 1 or 2: 1. Chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2) or contractures (see 8.00B3) that cause an inability to function outside of a highly protective environment (see 8.00E4); or 2. Chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2) or contractures (see 8.00B3) causing chronic pain or other physical limitation(s) that result in impairment-related functional limitations (see 8.00D2), as evidenced by: a. Inability to use both upper extremities to the extent that neither can be used to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities involving fine and gross movements (see 8.00B5) due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2) or contractures (see 8.00B3); or b. Inability to use one upper extremity to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities involving fine and gross movements (see 8.00B5) due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2) or contractures (see 8.00B3), and a documented medical need (see 8.00B4) for an assistive device (see 8.00B1) that requires the use of the other upper extremity; or c. Inability to stand up from a seated position and maintain an upright position to the extent needed to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2) or contractures (see 8.00B3) affecting at least two extremities (including when the limitations are due to involvement of the perineum or the inguinal region); or d. Inability to maintain an upright position while standing or walking to the extent needed to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities, due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2) or contractures (see 8.00B3) affecting both lower extremities (including when the limitations are due to involvement of the perineum or the inguinal region).

Body system category

8.00 Skin Disorders

Common denial reason

Photosensitivity disorder claims are frequently denied when skin lesions or functional limits from light avoidance do not meet listing extent requirements.