# Can I get SSDI for schizophrenia?

The SSA can also find the criteria met under paragraph C when the disorder is serious and persistent with ongoing treatment and marginal adjustment.

**Direct answer:** Yes — schizophrenia can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 12.03 for schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, which requires documented symptoms plus marked limits in two, or extreme in one, of the four mental functioning areas.

## What listing applies?
Listing 12.03 (schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders).

## What evidence matters?
Psychiatric records, medication history, hospitalization records, and third-party function reports.

## What if I don't meet 12.03?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — persistent psychotic symptoms and cognitive limits can still rule out sustained work.

## Sources
- SSA — Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
- SSA — Adult Listings 12.00 Mental Disorders — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/12.00-MentalDisorders-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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