I am 30 years old and stand 4' 10". I wear hearing aids in both ears and have a severe back pain. It is hard for me to find work because of my height and because I don't hear well. My hearing is moderate but getting worse. Would I qualify?
Hi Keri,
Your height alone is not a disability. But your hearing loss and back pain could be a disability, depending on how good your hearing is with hearing aids. You can check out the listing for hearing loss to learn more: http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/disabling-conditions/hearing-lo…
Hi Marsha,
Height alone is not the criteria for disability. If you height or any medical complications from your height result in the inability to earn more than $1,130 a month, then you may be eligible for benefits.
Hi there,
You might grow more, don't worry! Also, "midget" is not really the correct term, many people find it offensive, and people of smaller statures don't really refer to themselves as such.
My daughter is aphakic but uses corrective lenses. She is 4'11". Has mild learning disabilities. Is there anything to apply for to help with her college expenses.
Hi there,
We would not be able to say as determining if someone has dwarfism requires medical expertise we do not have. However, height is only one of the criteria for disability benefits, it is not the deciding factor.
My grandson is 15 months old and has achondroplasia (dwarfism). Has had spinal stenosis surgery and has sleep apnea. Still not walking at 15 months. Is on Medicare. The dwarfism was confirmed via genetic testing and obvious features. Given his age is there a possibility he would qualify for SSDI?
Hi Jim,
Unfortunately, SSDI is the program for disabled workers and requires a work history. However, he may qualify for SSI depending on his parent's income and resources.
Thanks for the reply. If and when both parents are working they are in the $50-$60k income are with three kids plus one from a previous marriage so there is child support. So not sure that would be worth a try.
I am 30 years old and stand 4' 10". I wear hearing aids in both ears and have a severe back pain. It is hard for me to find work because of my height and because I don't hear well. My hearing is moderate but getting worse. Would I qualify?
In reply to I am 30 years old and stand 4 by Keri (not verified)
Hi Keri,
Your height alone is not a disability. But your hearing loss and back pain could be a disability, depending on how good your hearing is with hearing aids. You can check out the listing for hearing loss to learn more: http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/disabling-conditions/hearing-lo…
I am 4 foot 8 inches tall do i qualify for little persons disability
In reply to I am 4 foot 8 inches tall do by Marsha Renee Doggett (not verified)
Hi Marsha,
Height alone is not the criteria for disability. If you height or any medical complications from your height result in the inability to earn more than $1,130 a month, then you may be eligible for benefits.
Hey I'm a small sassy black woman and I'm 4'11 can I get a disability check lmao. #shortpoeoplethings
In reply to Hey I'm a small sassy by layesh (not verified)
Hi Layesh,
If you're unable to work and have health complications because of your height, you may be able to.
Are a midget if ur 4'8 and ur 12 years old about to turn 13
In reply to Are a midget if ur 4'8 by Annonymos (not verified)
Hi there,
You might grow more, don't worry! Also, "midget" is not really the correct term, many people find it offensive, and people of smaller statures don't really refer to themselves as such.
My daughter is aphakic but uses corrective lenses. She is 4'11". Has mild learning disabilities. Is there anything to apply for to help with her college expenses.
In reply to My daughter is aphakic but by Holly (not verified)
Hi Holly,
Depending on the severity of her condition, she may be eligible for SSI benefits based off of her income and financial resources.
Am I consider a litter person at 22 yrs old I'm 4 ft 11 inches
In reply to Am I consider a litter person by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
We would not be able to say as determining if someone has dwarfism requires medical expertise we do not have. However, height is only one of the criteria for disability benefits, it is not the deciding factor.
My grandson is 15 months old and has achondroplasia (dwarfism). Has had spinal stenosis surgery and has sleep apnea. Still not walking at 15 months. Is on Medicare. The dwarfism was confirmed via genetic testing and obvious features. Given his age is there a possibility he would qualify for SSDI?
In reply to My grandson is 15 months old by Jim (not verified)
Hi Jim,
Unfortunately, SSDI is the program for disabled workers and requires a work history. However, he may qualify for SSI depending on his parent's income and resources.
In reply to Hi Jim, by Bryan
Thanks for the reply. If and when both parents are working they are in the $50-$60k income are with three kids plus one from a previous marriage so there is child support. So not sure that would be worth a try.
In reply to Thanks for the reply. If and by Jim (not verified)
Hi Jim,
I'm happy I could help! It absolutely may be worth a try!
If I am under 5 feet do I qualify for disability
In reply to If I am under 5 feet do I by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
You would qualify for benefits if you could show that your height, and the health complications that come with it, make you unable to work.
I'm about 4'6 - 4'7 do I qualify for disability
In reply to I'm about 4'6 - 4& by Sonia (not verified)
Hi Sonia,
You may only qualify for your disability if your height affects your ability to work and function in society.
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