Direct answer
Can I get SSDI for multiple sclerosis?
Yes — multiple sclerosis can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 11.09, which addresses disorganization of motor function, marked physical and mental limits, or significant, reproducible fatigue with sustained-work implications.
The SSA evaluates neurological exam findings, MRI evidence, and functional impact including motor, cognitive, and fatigue-based limits.
Sourced from ssa.gov — see citations below.
What listing applies?
Listing 11.09 (multiple sclerosis) under the neurological listings.
What evidence matters?
Neurology records, MRI showing demyelinating lesions, exam findings, cognitive testing, and function reports covering fatigue and relapses.
What if I don't meet 11.09?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — combined motor, cognitive, and fatigue limits can rule out sustained work.
Topics
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 11.00 Neurological (ssa.gov)