hi, i'm just below 4' 10" at 25. i was diagnosed with DDD recently after learning i had a circumferential bulge and a broad based protrusion touching one of my nerve roots. i was also diagnosed with ptsd, anxiety and depression. sciatica too. i didn't think much of it at first since i was getting PT and medication but i'm starting to notice more and more nerve issues i think since i stopped PT due to inability to cover co-pays. my feet/hands and even my thigh and inner elbows have started to hurt more. feels like a stabbing, stinging burning pain in my toes/fingers and inner elbows feel like they were punched pretty badly at times. sometimes i feel weak in the legs and tired. my lower back aches. i've been out of work for 6 months and i worry pretty badly about being able to perform if/when i go back to work, i don't want to damage my back more. i'm a DV survivor and am trying to get therapy too. would anyone think that i would possibly qualify? thanks!
Qualifying may be tough. You may medically qualify. To find out, consult the SSA's Blue Book with your doctor to see if you meet the SSA's guidelines for DDD. Check listing 1.04 (disorders of the spine). The tough part will be the technical qualifications. You will need to have obtained enough work credits (check here: ssa.gov/planners/credits.html) to qualify for SSDI. Or you'll need less than $2,000 in assets to qualify for SSI.
Your height alone does not qualify for disability benefits. You'll need to meet a Blue Book listing for a condition you are experiencing as well as be unable to work for at least 12 months.
hi I am 4foot 10 in. I have 2 bulging discs in my back bulging discs in my neck, diabetes neuropathy in both feet. degenerative discs in back and neck, fibromyalgia, depression, I cant lift my right shoulder past my nose. I have bi lateral carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve damage in both hands. right elbow, I can barley squeeze my hands. have a difficult time doing daily body maintenance. and I'm becoming incontinent sometimes I can barley walk I'm in so much pain. and I cant take any pain killers I'm allergic. on top of all that I'm a horrible speller thank god for spell check. I'm still working because I dont have a choice. I'm scared to death I'm not going to make until retirement age am I eligible for any disability
Not for your height alone, but it's possible you could be for your diabetes/nerve damage if both of those prevent you from being able to work full time.
Your height alone won't qualify your for disability benefits. If you have another condition that will force you to be out of work for at least 12 months, you could qualify for disability benefits then.
If you are simply 4'11" and have no other physical ailments that will force you to be out of work for at least 12 months, you will not qualify for SSDI benefits.
Not for your height. But if your other conditions will force you to be out of work for at least 12 months, then you could qualify for social security disability benefits.
Your height won't be a qualifying factor. The other conditions you are experiencing may qualify you. I would take a look at the SSA's Blue Book with your doctor to see if the conditions you are experiencing qualify. Good luck!
i have struggled with bipolar my whole life & not deal with the public nor keep focus for very long & my dr has been trying to get me on my disability, so i was wondering do i qualify?
You'll need to see if you meet the Blue Book listing for bipolar disorder. You and your doctor should look over the Blue Book together to see if you qualify. You'll also need to either have enough work credits or have a household income below the SSA's limit.
hi, i'm just below 4' 10" at 25. i was diagnosed with DDD recently after learning i had a circumferential bulge and a broad based protrusion touching one of my nerve roots. i was also diagnosed with ptsd, anxiety and depression. sciatica too. i didn't think much of it at first since i was getting PT and medication but i'm starting to notice more and more nerve issues i think since i stopped PT due to inability to cover co-pays. my feet/hands and even my thigh and inner elbows have started to hurt more. feels like a stabbing, stinging burning pain in my toes/fingers and inner elbows feel like they were punched pretty badly at times. sometimes i feel weak in the legs and tired. my lower back aches. i've been out of work for 6 months and i worry pretty badly about being able to perform if/when i go back to work, i don't want to damage my back more. i'm a DV survivor and am trying to get therapy too. would anyone think that i would possibly qualify? thanks!
In reply to hi, i'm just below 4& by V. (not verified)
Hi V.,
Qualifying may be tough. You may medically qualify. To find out, consult the SSA's Blue Book with your doctor to see if you meet the SSA's guidelines for DDD. Check listing 1.04 (disorders of the spine). The tough part will be the technical qualifications. You will need to have obtained enough work credits (check here: ssa.gov/planners/credits.html) to qualify for SSDI. Or you'll need less than $2,000 in assets to qualify for SSI.
do i qualify as a little person because i'm only 4'9"
In reply to do i qualify as a little by just me (not verified)
Hi There,
Your height alone does not qualify for disability benefits. You'll need to meet a Blue Book listing for a condition you are experiencing as well as be unable to work for at least 12 months.
hi I am 4foot 10 in. I have 2 bulging discs in my back bulging discs in my neck, diabetes neuropathy in both feet. degenerative discs in back and neck, fibromyalgia, depression, I cant lift my right shoulder past my nose. I have bi lateral carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve damage in both hands. right elbow, I can barley squeeze my hands. have a difficult time doing daily body maintenance. and I'm becoming incontinent sometimes I can barley walk I'm in so much pain. and I cant take any pain killers I'm allergic. on top of all that I'm a horrible speller thank god for spell check. I'm still working because I dont have a choice. I'm scared to death I'm not going to make until retirement age am I eligible for any disability
In reply to hi I am 4foot 10 in. I have 2 by ROXANN (not verified)
Hi Roxann,
I am so sorry to hear that. You won't be able to get disability benefits for your height alone. But you could for the physical ailments you described. If you fill out our Free Evaluation you can find out more: https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
I'm 4'10 i suffer from diabetes,high cholesterol and nerve damage do I qualify for disability
In reply to I'm 4'10 i suffer by Alma (not verified)
Hi Alma,
Not for your height alone, but it's possible you could be for your diabetes/nerve damage if both of those prevent you from being able to work full time.
Im 4"11 and im wondering am i disabled
In reply to Im 4"11 and im wondering by Zachary johnson (not verified)
Hi Zachary,
Your height alone won't qualify your for disability benefits. If you have another condition that will force you to be out of work for at least 12 months, you could qualify for disability benefits then.
If I am 4'9 and have depression and anxiety do I qualify?
In reply to If I am 4'9 and have by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi There,
You could for your depression and anxiety, however not for your height.
do I qualify to get money if I am 4-11 considered a midget
In reply to do I qualify to get money if by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi There,
If you are simply 4'11" and have no other physical ailments that will force you to be out of work for at least 12 months, you will not qualify for SSDI benefits.
I am 4’8. I do have asthma, IBS and migraines. Do we quality.
In reply to I am 4’8. I do have asthma, by Carjack (not verified)
Hello,
Not for your height. But if your other conditions will force you to be out of work for at least 12 months, then you could qualify for social security disability benefits.
I’m 4’10 1/2 I have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure spinal stenosis gastroprosis from diabetes glaucoma
Call I get disability?
In reply to I’m 4’10 1/2 I have by Rhonda (not verified)
Hi Rhonda,
Your height won't be a qualifying factor. The other conditions you are experiencing may qualify you. I would take a look at the SSA's Blue Book with your doctor to see if the conditions you are experiencing qualify. Good luck!
i have struggled with bipolar my whole life & not deal with the public nor keep focus for very long & my dr has been trying to get me on my disability, so i was wondering do i qualify?
In reply to i have struggled with bipolar by anonymous (not verified)
Hi There,
You'll need to see if you meet the Blue Book listing for bipolar disorder. You and your doctor should look over the Blue Book together to see if you qualify. You'll also need to either have enough work credits or have a household income below the SSA's limit.
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