Listing 14.02
Systemic lupus erythematosus
This listing covers lupus (SLE), a disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues and can harm many organs like the kidneys, heart, lungs, skin, blood, and brain.
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SSA looks for proof that lupus affects two or more organs or body systems, or that repeated flare-ups plus constant symptoms like severe tiredness or fever seriously limit your daily life. Only one of the two paths (A or B) needs to be met.
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What Listing 14.02 asks for
What SSA looks for — see the 2 items
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- Your lupus affects at least two organs or body systems, with at least one affected to a moderate degree, and you also have at least two of these ongoing symptoms: severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill (malaise), or losing weight without trying.
- You only need to meet A or B, not both.
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Your lupus affects at least two organs or body systems, with at least one affected to a moderate degree, and you also have at least two of these ongoing symptoms: severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill (malaise), or losing weight without trying. You only need to meet A or B, not both.
(Listing 14.02, criterion A)
- Your lupus flares up repeatedly (on average about three times a year, each lasting 2 weeks or more, or the equivalent), you have at least two constant symptoms like severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill, or unintentional weight loss, and the disease seriously limits your daily activities, your ability to be around others, or your ability to finish tasks on time.
- Only one of paths A or B is needed.
Read the original wording
Your lupus flares up repeatedly (on average about three times a year, each lasting 2 weeks or more, or the equivalent), you have at least two constant symptoms like severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill, or unintentional weight loss, and the disease seriously limits your daily activities, your ability to be around others, or your ability to finish tasks on time. Only one of paths A or B is needed.
(Listing 14.02, criterion B)
How long it must last:
- No listing-specific duration is stated; the impairment must have lasted or be expected to last at least 12 months (the general SSA duration requirement).
- Repeated manifestations under paragraph B must occur within the period covered by the claim.
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No listing-specific duration is stated; the impairment must have lasted or be expected to last at least 12 months (the general SSA duration requirement). Repeated manifestations under paragraph B must occur within the period covered by the claim.