What you have to prove
Automatic disability for 12 months from the date of transplantation, then evaluated on residual impairment.
Medical evidence SSA expects
Transplant records, conditioning regimen, and post-transplant oncology follow-up.
Common misconceptions
After 12 months, patients with ongoing GVHD or other complications continue to qualify. Fully recovered patients may lose eligibility at the re-determination.
Didn't meet the listing? You can still qualify via a Medical-Vocational
Allowance — SSA's determination that your residual functional capacity, combined with
your age, education, and work history, leaves no jobs you can do. See our
appeals guide for what to do after an initial denial.