How SSA Evaluates Side Effects That Are Not in Your Records
Despite this, SSA does consider medication side effects as part of disability evaluation—but only when there is sufficient evidence to support their severity and consistency.
SSDI & Medication Side Effects | When Treatment Disables You
SSA doesn’t care that a medication causes drowsiness;
They care whether it prevents you from:
Maintaining attention
Staying awake for an 8-hour day
Meeting productivity standards
Interacting safely with others