Hematological Disorders

Hematological Disorders that may qualify for disability benefits are evaluated under Section 7.00 of Social Security’s Listing of Impairments – Adult Listings.

Per Social Security, these are disorders include “non-malignant (non-cancerous) hematological disorders, such as hemolytic anemias, disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis, and disorders of bone marrow failure. These disorders disrupt the normal development and function of white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and clotting-factor proteins (factors).”

Examples of disorders under this listing include:

• Hemolytic anemias
• sickle cell disease
• thalassemia
• hemophilia
• thrombocytopenia
• Disorders of bone marrow failure
• myelodysplastic syndromes
• aplastic anemia
• granulocytopenia
• myelofibrosis