Listing code
111.07
Children (Part B)
Body system
111.00
Neurological disorders (children)
Subsections
0
No lettered criteria
Step in evaluation
3 of 5
Listing match approves the claim
SSA listing text and criteria
Cerebral palsy , characterized by disorganization of motor function in two extremities (see 111.00D1 ), resulting in an extreme limitation (see 111.00D2 ) in the ability to stand up from a seated position, balance while standing or walking, or use the upper extremities.
This listing has no lettered subsections. The diagnosis itself, supported by the medical evidence described in the body-system overview, is what SSA evaluates.
Source: SSA Blue Book listing 111.07. Last synced 2026-05-04.
Where claims under 111.07 usually fail
A frequent problem is having documentation that mentions cerebral palsy but does not connect it to disorganized motor function in two extremities. Another pitfall is describing delays or difficulty but not showing an extreme limitation in one of the specific abilities SSA names: standing up from sitting, balance while standing or walking, or using the upper extremities. Some claims fail because the record treats imaging or exam findings as sufficient without tying them to the functional impacts listed in the criteria. Another failure mode is relying mainly on reports of symptoms without the mix of medical and non-medical evidence needed to assess the effects of the neurological disorder.
Medical evidence that strengthens this claim
Medical evidence should include medical history and examination findings, relevant laboratory tests, and imaging results (such as x-ray, CT, MRI, or EEG) that support the cerebral palsy diagnosis and are consistent with proper clinical practice. Medical documentation can also include descriptions of prescribed treatment and response to it. Non-medical evidence can include statements from the child or others about impairments and restrictions, and daily activities, with adolescent efforts to work included where applicable.
What happens if your records do not meet this listing
If the extreme limitation requirement is not met as described in this listing, the claim can still proceed through the functional equivalence process. SSA evaluates how the neurological disorder affects functioning, using both medical and non-medical evidence, and considers functional equivalence rules when the disorder(s) affect physical and mental functioning. A claim may also be evaluated under different neurological listings in the 111.00 childhood range if the pattern of motor disorganization and the degree and type of functional limitation differ from what this specific listing requires.
Work activity and the SGA gate for this condition
At the start of any SSDI claim, work activity rules apply, and sustained work may not be consistent with very significant limitations in standing balance, standing or walking stability, rising from a seated position, or upper-extremity use. For children, eligibility determinations focus on whether the medical evidence supports cerebral palsy with disorganized motor function in two extremities and whether it results in extreme limitations in the specific abilities named in the criteria. If approved, ongoing eligibility rules can apply under the usual program structure once entitlement is established, including continued eligibility during review.
Listing 111.07 FAQ
Questions that come up repeatedly for cerebral palsy , characterized by disorganization of motor function in two extremities disability claims.