Understanding Stroke and SSDI: How the SSA Evaluates Stroke Under Listing 11.04

A stroke can change everything — from how you move to how you communicate. This in-depth guide explains how the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews stroke-related disabilities under Listing 11.04, “Vascular Insult to the Brain.” Learn what medical evidence matters most, how speech and mobility challenges are evaluated, and why new research offers genuine hope for stroke recovery.