The two most common causes for kidny failure are diabetes and high blood pressure, especially in those whose diabetes and high blood pressure have been poorly controlled. The signs of kidney failure do not occur over just a few months, but become apparent over a several year period.
Impairment of kidney function due to any cause must last at least 12 months according to social security rules. The three main factors which will usually result in obtaining social security benefits are:
1. Receiving ongoing kidney dialysis
2. Kidney transplantation
3. Continued increase in a chemical in the blood called serum creatinine lasting at least 3 months.
These are general guidelines. One should definitely use the services of an attorney who works with disability cases and can explain these requirements in a way you can understand