What you have to prove
Automatic disability for 1 year after the transplant.
Medical evidence SSA expects
Transplant operative records from the transplant center.
Common misconceptions
Post-year-1 eligibility depends on rejection, complications, or ongoing impairment. Stable recipients typically lose eligibility at the 12-month review.
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.