Direct answer
Can I get SSDI for stroke?
Yes — stroke can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 11.04, which requires either sensory or motor aphasia resulting in ineffective speech or communication, disorganization of motor function in two extremities, or marked limits in physical functioning plus a marked limit in a specified mental area, persisting for at least three consecutive months post-event.
The SSA evaluates neurology records, imaging, and functional assessments after the three-month post-stroke window.
Sourced from ssa.gov — see citations below.
What listing applies?
Listing 11.04 (vascular insult to the brain) under the neurological listings.
What evidence matters?
Imaging (CT or MRI), neurology and rehabilitation records, speech and language evaluations, and function reports.
What if I don't meet 11.04?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — combined motor, sensory, and cognitive limits can still 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)