Can you get disability for blindness one eye?
Can you get disability for blindness one eye?
You can be blind and one eye and could qualify for Social Security disability benefits Even if you don’t meet the SSA’s criteria for blindness, such as being blind in one eye, you may still qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you being blind in one eye makes it impossible for you to work full time.
What eye conditions is considered for disability?
8 Eye Problems Qualify That For Disability Benefits
- Vision Loss (Legally Blind)
- Partial Sight.
- Cataracts.
- Sjögren’s Syndrome.
- Glaucoma.
- Hemianopia.
- Macular Degeneration.
- Ocular Melanoma.
How much does vision loss with disability?
You may qualify for Social Security benefits or SSI payments if you’re blind. We consider you to be blind if your vision can’t be corrected to better than 20/200 in your better eye or if your visual field is 20 degrees or less in your better eye for a period that lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months.
What causes vision loss in one eye?
Temporary vision loss (total or partial) can also be the result of:
- migraine headaches.
- sickle cell anemia, also referred to as sickle cell disease (inherited blood condition)
- acute angle-closure glaucoma (sudden rise in eye pressure)
- polyarteritis nodosa (blood vessel disease)
- optic neuritis (optic nerve inflammation)
Can I qualify for Social Security disability benefits for vision loss?
Fortunately, you could qualify for Social Security benefits for vision loss. Find out how you can apply for Social Security disability benefits for your vision loss by contacting us at 602-952-3200.
Can you get disability for partial blindness?
Filing for Disability for Partial or Total Blindness. Total blindness is not required to qualify for disability benefits through Social Security. If you are partially, legally, or totally blind, you may be able to qualify for Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA).
How does being blind affect my Social Security benefits?
When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn credits that count toward future Social Security benefits. If you’re blind, you can earn credits anytime during your working years. Credits for your work after you become blind can be used to qualify you for benefits if you don’t have enough credits at the time you become blind.
Can I qualify for disability with poor visual acuity?
If you have one eye with vision worse then 20/200 and one eye with better vision than 20/200, you won’t qualify under this listing. If you have poor peripheral vision in addition to poor visual acuity, you might be able to qualify under the SSA’s listing for loss of visual efficiency (listing 2.04).
