To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have been unable to work for the last year or longer due to the severity of your condition, you may be considering whether or not you should apply for Social Security Disability Benefits. Before applying for SSD benefits, you should be aware of how fibromyalgia is viewed by the Social Security Administration. The SSA requires strict evidence that you will need to provide to be considered disabled under the administration’s guidelines. Can I get Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia?