Chronic conditions of the skin or mucous membranes SSDI Claims in Maryland

Maryland statewide initial denial rate

56%

Applies to all adult SSDI claims at initial DDS level in Maryland, not this listing only. Derived from SSA initial-level allowance data for FY2024. Source: SSA State Agency Operations Report (via NOSSCR FY2024 allowance rates publication).

National average initial processing time

~7.4 months

(226 days)

National average for all initial disability claims requiring a medical determination (not condition- or state-specific). Data for FY2025. Source: SSA processing time data.

Blue Book body system

8.00 Skin Disorders

Listing 8.09 criteria are federal standards that apply nationwide, including in Maryland.

Medical criteria

SSA Blue Book listing: 8.09 Chronic conditions of the skin or mucous membranes
Listing criteria (20 CFR Appendix 1, Part A): (see 8.00G) resulting in: A. Chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2) or contractures (see 8.00B3) causing chronic pain or other physical limitation(s) that persist despite adherence to prescribed medical treatment for 3 months (see 8.00D5b). AND B. Impairment-related functional limitations (see 8.00D2) demonstrated by 1, 2, 3, or 4: 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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: Chronic skin condition claims are often denied when lesions do not cover the required body surface or when symptoms are documented as manageable with treatment.

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