Inflammatory arthritis

We will check your records against each of these. Every item comes straight from SSA's own listing.

• A1
  • You have ongoing inflammation or deformity in one or more major joints of a leg (like the hip, knee, or ankle), and medical records show you need a walker, two canes/crutches, or a wheelchair used with both hands
  • You cannot use one arm for work tasks and need an assistive device in the other hand. A1 is one alternative under path A
  • Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  Read the original wording

  You have ongoing inflammation or deformity in one or more major joints of a leg (like the hip, knee, or ankle), and medical records show you need a walker, two canes/crutches, or a wheelchair used with both hands; or you cannot use one arm for work tasks and need an assistive device in the other hand. A1 is one alternative under path A; only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  (Listing 14.09, criterion A1)

• A2
  • You have ongoing inflammation or deformity in one or more major joints of each arm (like the shoulder, elbow, or wrist), and medical records show neither arm can be used for work tasks involving fine or gross movements.
  • Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  Read the original wording

  You have ongoing inflammation or deformity in one or more major joints of each arm (like the shoulder, elbow, or wrist), and medical records show neither arm can be used for work tasks involving fine or gross movements. Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  (Listing 14.09, criterion A2)

• B
  • You have inflammation or deformity in at least one major joint of an arm or leg, plus your disease affects at least two organs or body systems (one at least moderately), and you have at least two constant symptoms: severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill, or unintentional weight loss.
  • Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  Read the original wording

  You have inflammation or deformity in at least one major joint of an arm or leg, plus your disease affects at least two organs or body systems (one at least moderately), and you have at least two constant symptoms: severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill, or unintentional weight loss. Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  (Listing 14.09, criterion B)

• C1
  • You have ankylosing spondylitis or a related spine condition where the spine is fixed (fused) and bent forward at 45 degrees or more from vertical, shown by both imaging and physical exam measurement.
  • Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed; within C, either C1 or C2.

  Read the original wording

  You have ankylosing spondylitis or a related spine condition where the spine is fixed (fused) and bent forward at 45 degrees or more from vertical, shown by both imaging and physical exam measurement. Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed; within C, either C1 or C2.

  (Listing 14.09, criterion C1)

• C2
  • Your spine is fixed and bent forward between 30 and 45 degrees from vertical (shown by imaging and exam measurement), AND your disease also affects at least two organs or body systems with one at least moderately.
  • Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed; within C, either C1 or C2.

  Read the original wording

  Your spine is fixed and bent forward between 30 and 45 degrees from vertical (shown by imaging and exam measurement), AND your disease also affects at least two organs or body systems with one at least moderately. Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed; within C, either C1 or C2.

  (Listing 14.09, criterion C2)

• D
  • Your inflammatory arthritis flares up repeatedly, you have at least two constant symptoms (severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill, or unintentional weight loss), and it seriously limits your daily activities, social functioning, or ability to finish tasks on time.
  • Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  Read the original wording

  Your inflammatory arthritis flares up repeatedly, you have at least two constant symptoms (severe tiredness, fever, feeling ill, or unintentional weight loss), and it seriously limits your daily activities, social functioning, or ability to finish tasks on time. Only one path (A, B, C, or D) is needed.

  (Listing 14.09, criterion D)