# Can I get SSDI for liver disease or cirrhosis?

The SSA evaluates gastroenterology and hepatology records, imaging, endoscopy, and lab work including MELD or SSA-CLD scoring where applicable.

**Direct answer:** Yes — chronic liver disease can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 5.05, which requires documented findings such as esophageal-variceal hemorrhage, ascites or hydrothorax, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatopulmonary syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy, or end-stage liver disease scoring criteria.

## What listing applies?
Listing 5.05 (chronic liver disease) under the digestive-system listings.

## What evidence matters?
Hepatology records, imaging, endoscopy, lab trends (bilirubin, INR, albumin), and hospitalization records for decompensation.

## What if I don't meet 5.05?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — fatigue, encephalopathy, and complication effects can still rule out sustained work.

## Sources
- SSA — Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
- SSA — Adult Listings 5.00 Digestive — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/5.00-Digestive-Adult.htm

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## Topics
- SSA Blue Book — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/blue-book
- SSDI Application Process — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/application-process

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