What you have to prove
Automatic disability for at least 12 months from the date of transplantation.
Medical evidence SSA expects
Transplant records from the BMT center, conditioning regimen details, and graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) records if applicable.
Common misconceptions
Ongoing GVHD, relapse, or complications after 12 months typically lead to continued approval under other listings. Uncomplicated recovery can end eligibility at year 1.
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.