can i get ssi if i have copd and asthma?

Answer 1

Don't ride the system...just go to work! I am tired of supporting people who find a way to be "disabled".

Answer 2

Short answer: Maybe

Long answer:

Social Security Administration will evaluate you 2 ways, financially and medically.

If you have a very low (below $860/mo.) or no income and you don't own resources beyond $2,000 ($3,000 for a couple), you may be financially eligible. Some resources don't count such as 1 vehicle, the house you live in, equipment necessary for you to work, etc. If you are married, SSA will also consider your spouse's income and resources.

Medically, you will have to prove that, due to you disability, you unable to earn income for 12 months or more above the "substantial gainful activity" level which was set at $860/month for 2006. It will be easier to prove this if you have up-to-date medical records. If you have worked for short periods of time but haven't been able to continue because of your disability, you may still be eligible. SSA call this an Unsuccessful Work Attempt.

Here is a description of the SSI application process: http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/

To get information on how to apply for benefits, go to: http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability

Many people are denied on their initial application because they did not provide enough medical information. In this case, I recommend making an appeal. Here is a national list of independent living centers. A benefits advocate can be helpful. http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html

Also, here's a great group of people who've been through the process personally: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ssadisability/messages?o=1

Good luck!

Answer 3

aply for ssi n ssdi u may qualify for both..its gonna take awhile n u may not get it the first time u try...if u dont then get a lawyer to help u the second time unless u know how to do the process yourself.i didnt qualify for ssi i qualified for my own ssdi.u get more money from ssdi cause its the money uve paid into ss all ur working life n u get a certain credit that will qualify for it.u automatically qualify for medicaid but in 1 year u also get medicare benefits..good luck

Answer 4

I have COPD and I'm on SS Disability , yes you can ,apply for it get a Doctors diagnoses , they will give you a pulmonary function test and go from there . apply for it as soon as you cane because it takes the better part of 6 mos. to get thru their paper work , you know our gov. at work ...good luck

Answer 5

That depends on how advanced your condition is at the time you apply. Are you on oxygen for your condition? Do you have Shortness of breath and have a hard time doing simple activites? There is alot to consider when you apply for this. Ask your doctor the respiratory doctors are usually very good about helping their patients out on things like this.

Answer 6

It would depend on the severity of your particular disease.
I have advanced Emphysema, with the added Alpha1Antitripsin Definciency and I thought it would take Social Security FOREVER to approve me.
First, you will need to have all of your claim backed up medically.
The more doctors & tests, the better.
Check with whatever Legal Aide Society you have in your area for legal representation & advocacy.
Above all, if your claim is legitimate, do not quit! Social Security pays back to original application date!

Answer 7

NOT necessary - you need to ask your doctor if he considers you disabled because of these - if he says yes - then you have a chance to get SSI!@

Answer 8

I am trying now.
I believe so, you just got to fir within the guidelines, and I am not sure what they are.
I went to the doctors because my emphysema keeps me from working.
I hope I can have disability

Answer 9

My father has COPD. He gets it.

Answer 10

That would depend on your pulmonary function studies.