What you have to prove
Automatic disability for 1 year after the transplant.
Medical evidence SSA expects
Transplant operative records from the liver transplant center.
Common misconceptions
After 1 year, SSA reassesses; most recipients with good function must meet other criteria to continue benefits. Rejection episodes reset the clock.
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.