Are people with HIV and AIDS immediately approved for disability?   No, a diagnosis of HIV or AIDs by itself is not a basis for approval. As always, cases may be approved on the basis of residual functional capacity and vocational factors (age, education, work history). And in the case of HIV, there are a couple of listings that apply: 14.07 Immune deficiency disorders, excluding HIV infection, and 14.08 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Both listings focus on infection. As always, the emphasis is on the impact the condition has on one's health and function. The diagnosis by itself does not result in approval. That is true for nearly every condition. There are conditions that lead to faster approval because, medically, the outcome is not statistically favorable. That's why SSA has conditions that fall under "compassionate allowance"0 (this can be looked up online) and cases that are marked as TERI (teminal). Those cases get fast-tracked. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Social Security Disability, SSI, and HIV The Social Security HIV Listing What conditions do they Award Disability Benefits for? Facts about Pneumonia and Filing for Disability Tips for Getting Disability Approved When you File with Social Security How To Get Disability Through SSDI or SSI Approved Can you be approved for disability without having to go to a hearing? Social Security Disability Approval Process How long does it take to be approved for SSI or Social Security Disability? How Often Does Social Security Approve Disability The First Time You Apply? How Long Will It Take To Get Approved for Disability What Is the Rate of Approval for disability? How to file for disability, filing a disability application