Listing code
8.07
Adult (Part A)
Body system
8.00
Skin disorders
Subsections
2
Lettered criteria paths
Step in evaluation
3 of 5
Listing match approves the claim
SSA listing text and criteria
Genetic photosensitivity disorders , established as described in 8.00E . The requirements of this listing are met if either paragraph A or paragraph B is satisfied.
Subsection A
Xeroderma pigmentosum (see 8.00E1 ). OR
Subsection B
Other genetic photosensitivity disorders (see 8.00E2 ) with either 1 or 2: 1. Chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ) that cause an inability to function outside of a highly protective environment (see 8.00E4 ); or 2. Chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ) causing chronic pain or other physical limitation(s) that result in impairment-related functional limitations (see 8.00D2 ), as evidenced by: a. Inability to use both upper extremities to the extent that neither can be used to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities involving fine and gross movements (see 8.00B5 ) due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ); or b. Inability to use one upper extremity to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities involving fine and gross movements (see 8.00B5 ) due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ), and a documented medical need (see 8.00B4 ) for an assistive device (see 8.00B1 ) that requires the use of the other upper extremity; or c. Inability to stand up from a seated position and maintain an upright position to the extent needed to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ) affecting at least two extremities (including when the limitations are due to involvement of the perineum or the inguinal region); or d. Inability to maintain an upright position while standing or walking to the extent needed to independently initiate, sustain, and complete work-related activities, due to chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ) affecting both lower extremities (including when the limitations are due to involvement of the perineum or the inguinal region). Back to Top
- Chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ) that cause an inability to function outside of a highly protective environment (see 8.00E4 ); or
- Chronic skin lesions (see 8.00B2 ) or contractures (see 8.00B3 ) causing chronic pain or other physical limitation(s) that result in impairment-related functional limitations (see 8.00D2 ), as evidenced by:
Source: SSA Blue Book listing 8.07. Last synced 2026-05-04.
Where claims under 8.07 usually fail
One pitfall is choosing Subsection B while not meeting the specific evidence pathway tied to chronic skin lesions or contractures, since the listing requires those elements plus the resulting functional limitation. Another pitfall is stopping at "needs light protection" or "frequent flare-ups" without demonstrating either (1) inability to function outside a highly protective environment, or (2) chronic pain or other physical limitations that result in impairment-related functional limitations. A third pitfall is focusing on skin symptoms without the required functional findings in the lettered items a through d, such as inability to use one or both upper extremities for fine and gross movements, or inability to stand up and maintain an upright position, or inability to maintain upright position while standing or walking. A fourth pitfall is overlooking location coverage for extremities, because the listing explicitly includes limitations when they involve at least two extremities, including involvement of the perineum or inguinal region, or when limitations affect both lower extremi
Medical evidence that strengthens this claim
Medical records need to support the presence of a genetic photosensitivity disorder and show that chronic skin lesions or contractures are causing the functional limitations described in Subsection B. For the function-focused parts of the criteria, the record should document the specific functional inability tied to lettered items: inability to use both upper extremities or one upper extremity for fine and gross movements due to chronic skin lesions or contractures; a medical need for an assistive device that requires use of the other upper extremity (this is only part b); inability to stand up from a seated position and maintain an upright position due to lesions or contractures affecting at least two extremities including when the limitations are due to involvement of the perineum or inguinal region (part c); or inability to maintain an upright position while standing or walking due to lesions or contractures affecting both lower extremities including when limitations are due to involvement of the perineum or inguinal region (part d). Documentation should also reflect that the skin
What happens if your records do not meet this listing
Listing 8.07 is a medical-eligibility shortcut only if the required Subsection A or Subsection B criteria are met. When the listing criteria are not fully satisfied, the claim still moves forward using the residual functional capacity (RFC) process to determine what work-related activities can be done despite the impairments. If functional limits remain, the SSA decision is based on that RFC instead of automatic listing approval, and the medical-vocational framework then weighs age, education, and work history alongside the established functional capacity.
Work activity and the SGA gate for this condition
Before an SSDI decision is made, work activity is evaluated under the usual SSA rules for substantial gainful activity (SGA). For 8.07, the required findings include major, function-limiting effects like inability to use upper extremities for fine and gross movements, inability to stand and maintain an upright position, or inability to maintain upright position while standing or walking, all tied to chronic skin lesions or contractures from genetic photosensitivity. Those kinds of limitations often make sustained work-related activities difficult, but the decision still depends on the documented functional picture used in the RFC step and the other non-listing factors.
Listing 8.07 FAQ
Questions that come up repeatedly for genetic photosensitivity disorders , established disability claims.