I have terminal colon cancer (stage 4) and the cancer has metastisized into the liver. I was operated on and
had a portion of my colan removed. I am undergoing Chemotherapy once a week. I was wondering if I would be elgible for Social Security Dissability benefits.

–Steve

Jonathan Ginsberg responds: Steve, thank you for writing – I am very sorry to hear about your health problems. Based on what you write, I think that if the SSA adjudicator has any sense at all, she/he should recognize that you appear to meet Listing 13.19 or 13.21. You can find the Cancer listing here. I would suggest that you print it out and take it to your doctor. Ask your doctor for a letter stating that you meet this listing.

This would also be a case that should qualify under the compassionate allowance rules.

The only issue, therefore, is whether you have enough credits to be insured for Title II disability.

Assuming you do, you should be approved at the initial application phase.

Best of luck to you.

–Jonathan