Direct answer
Can I get SSDI for Crohn's disease?
Yes — Crohn's disease can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 5.06 for inflammatory bowel disease, which requires documented obstruction, anemia, low albumin, weight loss, tender abdominal mass, or perineal disease at specified thresholds.
The SSA evaluates gastroenterology records, imaging or endoscopy findings, lab results, and functional impact including flares and treatment side effects.
Sourced from ssa.gov — see citations below.
What listing applies?
Listing 5.06 (inflammatory bowel disease) under the digestive-system listings.
What evidence matters?
Endoscopy or imaging confirming Crohn's, lab work (hemoglobin, albumin), weight records, and hospitalization or surgical history.
What if I don't meet 5.06?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — bathroom access needs, fatigue, and pain can still rule out sustained work.
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Sources
Every figure and rule on this page is drawn from official SSA publications. Verify at the links below.
- SSA — Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) (ssa.gov)
- SSA — Adult Listings 5.00 Digestive (ssa.gov)