Proving POTS as a Medically Determinable Impairment (POTS Part Two)

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. In this episode, we'll dive into Proving POTS as a Medically Determinable Impairment (POTS Part Two).

In a POTS disability claim, symptoms alone aren’t enough. Before the Social Security Administration evaluates how disabling your condition is, you must first prove that POTS qualifies as a medically determinable impairment. Without that foundation, a claim can be denied outright, no matter how severe the symptoms. That requirement may sound technical, but it often decides whether a claim moves forward at all. A medically determinable impairment must be supported by objective medical evidence from recognized clinical or laboratory testing. For POTS, this frequently includes detailed physician documentation and diagnostic testing such as a tilt table study. The challenge is that POTS can be difficult to diagnose and document. Symptoms often overlap with conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, giving the SSA reason to question whether POTS truly explains a claimant’s limitations. If the medical evidence isn’t clear and well documented, even a legitimate diagnosis may not be enough. In this episode of Winning Isn’t Easy, we explain how to establish POTS as a medically determinable impairment, what evidence the SSA looks for, and why proper testing and documentation can determine whether a disability claim succeeds or fails.

In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:

One - The “Medically Determinable Impairment” Requirement

Two - Diagnosing POTS and the Role of Testing

Three - Similar Conditions, Coexisting Conditions, and SSA Confusion

Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.


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