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Do I qualify for the little person disability at 4'11"

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

I am 4' 11" tall and i am wondering if I qualify for disability?

Linda Brett-Kell (not verified)

I'm 4' 9" 76 yr old female, someone told me I qualify for additional social security payment as I would be classified as a little person, is this true?

Sat, 10/22/2016 - 15:19 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by Ronella Rhodes (not verified)

Hi there,
You might not be considered disabled unless your height would cause problems that would lead you to be unable to work.

Thu, 11/03/2016 - 09:15 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by pennie (not verified)

Hi there,
you may qualify if your condition leads you to earn less than what the SSA considers Substantial Gainful Activity, regardless of your height.

Tue, 11/01/2016 - 09:15 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by Renae bronson (not verified)

Hi Renae,
I'm sorry to hear that! However, disability benefits are awarded based on ability to work, so if you are able to work at a job you may not be able to be awarded benefits.

Tue, 11/22/2016 - 11:40 Permalink
Annette (not verified)

I am 66 yrs old, and am 4 ft 9" tall. I am receiving Railroad retirement. I have had 11 back operations and ongoing back problems. Do I qualify for any benefirs

Thu, 11/24/2016 - 04:25 Permalink
Deanna

In reply to by Annette (not verified)

Hi Annette,
Your height would not play a role in your disability, but your back problems could help you get approved. If you're unable to earn at least $1,130 per month due to your back pain, you may qualify.

Mon, 11/28/2016 - 13:00 Permalink
ALLY (not verified)

MY SON HAVE HEART DEFECTS, HE'S 19MOS YEARS OLD AND ALREADY HAVE 2 OPEN HEARTS SURGERYS, AND AM A SINGLE MOTHER. DOES HE QUALIFY?

Fri, 12/02/2016 - 20:22 Permalink
Mel (not verified)

I am u4`10. My insides are the size of a five year olds and I'm 24. it`s hard for me to work. And I been having kidney surgery since I was very young. would I qualify for ssi or disability? I have doctors note to prove all my surgeries.

Tue, 12/06/2016 - 21:22 Permalink
Olga S. Kooyman (not verified)

I am 4' 10" do I qualify for additional benefit? At present I collect the minimum requirement.

Wed, 12/07/2016 - 18:41 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by Olga S. Kooyman (not verified)

Hi Olga,
If you're entitled to a larger amount based on your spouse's benefits, you may be able to collect that, but not at the same time as your current benefits.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 16:03 Permalink

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