These include various thyroid and adrenal disorders, and diabetes. Disability is caused by overproduction or underproduction of hormones, resulting in structural or functional changes in the body.

Endocrine disorders are common among the general population.   They are usually controlled with medication, and they are not normally considered to be disabling disorders unless they have progressed to a very severe level.

However, all of these disorders can produce symptoms and other complications that severely limit an individual's ability to work.   Additionally, they are frequently accompanied by other, unrelated medical disorders that may impose separate work limitations.   Disability claims involving endocrine system disorders require special attention to issues such as these if they are to be successful.