
Does Heart Disease Qualify You for Disability?
Updated October 13, 2025
Heart disease may qualify you for disability benefits if your cardiovascular impairment is so debilitating that it prevents you from working for at least one year or is ultimately expected to result in your death. You must provide sufficient medical evidence to prove you cannot work due to a heart problem to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.
If you believe your heart disease should qualify you for disability benefits, but you’re unsure...
