COPD diagnosed,do I qualify for any benefits.I am in my 60's and have trouble walking very far am breathless

Answer 1

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis - yes you do but your best bet is to phone the Citizens Advice Bureaux and ask to speak with the person who deals with DSS claims who can advise you on what can be claimed.

Possibly someone can come out to you to help fill in the forms.

Alternatively pulmonary re-hab also give all such advice as well as learning how one can help oneself.

Answer 2

I have been diagnosed with COPD and also with emperzimea excuse spelling, then a year later haven't got it then another year I have both, how can my doctors say I have it one year and then I don't, I was told by the hospital that I had both but do I qualify for benefits as I struggle very bad with the breathing as I cant get upstairs some days its that bad and I feel I am having a heart attack, I have just got over throat cancer and im still having problems with my throat, since I had cancer my breathing has got worse but the doctors say its nothing to do with the treatment I have had to cure it, can u reply to me to see if I can qualify, I want to go back to sea but I know in my own mind that I cant do it

Answer 3

If you are considered "completley" dissabled, than you can get Social Security dissability benefits. However, the term "completeley" means that you couldn't sit at a desk typing, or answering phones or other non strenuous type work. That you need assistance dressing yourself, etc. It's tough to get S.S. on a dissability claim and involves applying and being turned down and appealing at least 3 times (which takes months), then hiring an attorney to try to get a hearing.

Answer 4

My mother was diagnosed with COPD & CHF. I obtained disability paperwork and filled them out myself. Her doctor said she wouldn't qualify, but she got it on the first try. I don't see how you can be denied disability if you have the diagnosos to back the information you provide. It is worth a try, all they can do is say no. Good luck.

Answer 5

sorry to hear of your problem. My dad had that and I know how it affected him.

You can apply to your local social services for an orange badge to enable you to park in disabled spaces. They will check with your doctor.

DLA is paid only for people aged under 65, unless they had one of those blue three wheelers. So if you are over 65 you are unlikely to benefit. If you are approaching that age then I'd advise you to put in a claim ASAP.

Attendance Allowance is paid for older people, but you need quite a bit of personal help for that.

These people can offer advice and information. http://www.disabilityalliance.org/

Answer 6

I was diagnosed with COPD and was breathless and after seen doctor after doctor, it turned out to be my heart and I had double bypass surgery a few weeks ago. Be sure it is not your heart causing the breathlessness. Please.

Answer 7

yes Beverly if you live in UK you can,persevere with all the forms and you will also get a health visitor don't worry its not that bad it will only be more questions about yr health and what meds you r taking and if there is someone near who can keep an eye on you.Just do yr best and you will get all your entitlements.good luck and don't let it worry you when a date is fixed for yr visitor.

Answer 8

yes you do qualify for disability living allowance also moterbilty allowance

got to the citizens advice bureau and they have a designated person that deal with the forms and also the dep of works and pensions

Answer 9

Sorry to hear that. Hubby has it too. Insurance covers the meds but they are expensive. try to stay away from steroid meds. Make other bad symptoms too! You can use asthma meds (OTC brands) to alleviate harse symptoms immediately.

Answer 10

i find it difficult to walk any distance,and walking up hill,forget it! i cannot drive,so buses are my transport,or taxis,my mother is in a home,and i visit everyday,there is a bus but i have to walk up a hill to get it! so costing a fortune,in taxis,frustrated,and broke!