Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders that affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people, though its prevalence is not fully understood. While some EDS patients function well, others are extremely debilitated by the condition. In addition to causing extreme chronic pain due to joint hypermobility, it can also significantly negatively impact circulation, digestion, the skin, the reproductive organs, the heart, and so much more doctors are only beginning to understand.
Most EDS patients' disability claims are denied multiple times over a period of 2 or 3 years, and they often have to hire a lawyer. Listing EDS in the disability Blue Book will hopefully help ease the process of filing a disability claim, especially for those who've been out of work for some time.