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Sickle Cell Disease in Social Security Disability Evaluations: Pain and Treatment Settings

Sickle Cell Disease in Social Security Disability Evaluations: Pain and Treatment Settings

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Medical Reference

ISBN10: 0309993067
ISBN13: 9780309993067
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: Mar 12 2026
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.99 Depth: 8.91
Language: English

This is the first of two reports requested by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address best practices and community experiences in the management and treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting approximately 100,000 people in the United States, is a chronic, life-long condition that affects every organ system in the body. The life of an individual with SCD is often complicated by frequent bouts of extreme pain and hospitalizations, fatigue, organ damage, and mental health conditions. The cumulative burden of SCD-related health effects can significantly affect quality of life, including the ability to regularly attend and participate fully in school and work.

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