The Social Security Administration's (SSA) disability listing handbook (commonly known as the "Blue Book") lists aneurysm of the aorta or major branches as a condition that might qualify a person for Social Security Disability payments. The Blue Book says that this condition is usually caused by disease or injury that affects blood pressure around the heart. It also says that people who meet the medical requirements but do not have serious symptoms may not be eligible for benefits. Disability benefits are available to people who are unable to work due to a physical or mental illness. The SSA determines whether you are disabled and qualifies you for benefits. If you are found to be disabled, then your doctor will determine what jobs you can still perform. Based on that information, a vocational expert will help the SSA decide which jobs are available in the national economy that you can do. People who are denied disability benefits can appeal the decision. If you win your appeal, then you will receive your back pay plus interest. If you lose your appeal, there are other options for appeal. For example, if you think that the denial was because of racial discrimination, you can file a complaint with the United States Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).