Your height alone will not qualify you. If you have a disabling medical condition that meets a Blue Book listing, and you expect to be out of work for at least a year, then you may qualify.
Hi there, first off, "little person" is the non-offensive and socially correct term. I went ahead and changed the title of this thread, because obviously someone who was previously moderating the forum did not catch it. Dwarfism is a medical condition. It is a genetic disorder that can be determined by genetic testing. More often than not, people with dwarfism have proportional torsos, but smaller arms and legs. Dwarfism can be passed on to children genetically. Typically, the threshold for Dwarfism is 4'10" and lower, but a smaller height alone is NOT the same thing as having dwarfism, and some dwarves are taller than 4"10. Someone who is 4"11 but was not diagnosed with dwarfism by a doctor at a young age is just short. Unless that person had a real disability, there is no way a height of 4"11 would qualify anyone for SSD benefits.
I am 4/11 and I do have disabilities and at age 5 was diagnosed with lukimia..had Brain radiation and kemotherphy and it caused me to have learning disabilities and now have Brain tumorsI have tried to get disability and have been told I still don't qualify for It
I am 4"11 also have brain tumor called L shaped accoustic i get ssdi because it made me depressed and have anxiety i also had thyroid cancer which they denied my ssdi for but approved it for depression and anxiety called it bi polar disorder which i didn't care i just knew my state of mind wasn't going to let me keep a job
If one of the conditions you are experiencing meets a Blue Book listing, then you may qualify. You'll also need to have enough work credits or be under the income limit to qualify.
I'm only 4'5 but have No health problems besides thyroid and cholesterol.do qualify for a disability?
In reply to I'm only 4'5 but by Lynda adair (not verified)
Hi Lynda,
It sounds like your health issues are managed, so no, unless you are ill and actually unable to work, you will not qualify.
In reply to Hi Lynda, by Deanna
Do I Qualify Am 4’6
In reply to Do I Qualify Am 4’6 by Jessica (not verified)
Hi Jessica,
If you are simply under 4'6 and do not have a disability, you will not qualify for benefits.
In reply to I'm only 4'5 but by Lynda adair (not verified)
I'm 4'5 am Intitled to disability allowance
In reply to I'm 4'5 am Intitled by Leah Sheridan (not verified)
Hi Leah,
If you are simply under 4'5 and do not have a disability, you will not qualify for benefits.
Best Wishes,
Eric
In reply to I'm only 4'5 but by Lynda adair (not verified)
my hight 4.5 .are you eligible to dwarfism
In reply to my hight 4.5 .are you by doppani.anjaneyulu (not verified)
Hi There,
Your height along will not qualify you. If you have a disabling condition that meets the corresponding Blue Book listing, then you may qualify.
In reply to my hight 4.5 .are you by doppani.anjaneyulu (not verified)
I have learning problems I have I problems I have scoliosis and I’m 4”11
In reply to I have learning problems I… by Hollie postin (not verified)
Hello Hollie,
Your height alone will not qualify you. If you have a disabling medical condition that meets a Blue Book listing, and you expect to be out of work for at least a year, then you may qualify.
Is 4"11 considered a midget
In reply to Is 4"11 considered a by Anonymous (not verified)
actually it's 4'10" to be considered a midget
In reply to actually it's 4'10 by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
Generally people with dwarfism would not call themselves 'midgets' and may consider the word offensive.
In reply to Hi there, by Bryan
Thank you, Brian, for educating people. That term is so offensive.
In reply to Thank you, Brian, for by Dallas (not verified)
Hi Dallas,
You're very welcome! We try to make sure we're a "people first" organization.
Hi there, first off, "little person" is the non-offensive and socially correct term. I went ahead and changed the title of this thread, because obviously someone who was previously moderating the forum did not catch it. Dwarfism is a medical condition. It is a genetic disorder that can be determined by genetic testing. More often than not, people with dwarfism have proportional torsos, but smaller arms and legs. Dwarfism can be passed on to children genetically. Typically, the threshold for Dwarfism is 4'10" and lower, but a smaller height alone is NOT the same thing as having dwarfism, and some dwarves are taller than 4"10. Someone who is 4"11 but was not diagnosed with dwarfism by a doctor at a young age is just short. Unless that person had a real disability, there is no way a height of 4"11 would qualify anyone for SSD benefits.
In reply to Hi there, first off, " by D (not verified)
I am 4/11 and I do have disabilities and at age 5 was diagnosed with lukimia..had Brain radiation and kemotherphy and it caused me to have learning disabilities and now have Brain tumorsI have tried to get disability and have been told I still don't qualify for It
In reply to I am 4/11 and I do have by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi There,
I am very sorry to hear that. A brain tumor is a qualifying condition in which you could be able to get SSDI benefits. You can take out Free Disability Evaluation to find out more:https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
In reply to I am 4/11 and I do have by Anonymous (not verified)
I am 4"11 also have brain tumor called L shaped accoustic i get ssdi because it made me depressed and have anxiety i also had thyroid cancer which they denied my ssdi for but approved it for depression and anxiety called it bi polar disorder which i didn't care i just knew my state of mind wasn't going to let me keep a job
In reply to I am 4"11 also have by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi There,
If one of the conditions you are experiencing meets a Blue Book listing, then you may qualify. You'll also need to have enough work credits or be under the income limit to qualify.
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