# Can I get SSDI for multiple sclerosis?

The SSA evaluates neurological exam findings, MRI evidence, and functional impact including motor, cognitive, and fatigue-based limits.

**Direct answer:** 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.

## 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.

## Sources
- SSA — Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
- SSA — Adult Listings 11.00 Neurological — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/11.00-Neurological-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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