if you are in kidney failure and need a transplant are you eligible for Social Security?
–Maureen

Jonathan Ginsberg responds:  Maureen, generally speaking if you have the level of kidney failure that requires a transplant, you most likely meet a "listing" under the Genitourinary listings.  The specific listing for kidney failure and transplant is at 6.02, which you can ready by clicking on the link.

In my practice, I would create a checklist form that tracks the listing and perhaps adds some job reliability questions.  Then, I would submit the questionnaire to your treating doctor.  Assuming that the doctor agrees that you meet the listing, I would advise the Social Security claims rep/adjudicator – you should not have any issues getting approved based on your medical condition.

Note that even if you qualify medically, you still have to have enough credits to qualify on your earnings record.

[tags] kidney disease and social security disability, kidney transplant and social security disability, listing 6.02, qualifying for disability because of kidney failure [/tags]