What you have to prove
Meet listing essentially at diagnosis — carcinoma of the pancreas, except islet cell carcinoma.
Medical evidence SSA expects
Pathology, imaging (CT, MRI, endoscopic ultrasound), CA 19-9, and oncology notes.
Common misconceptions
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a Compassionate Allowance — approvals typically within weeks. Islet cell tumors (neuroendocrine) have better prognosis and are evaluated separately.
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.