Malnutrition and disability question

It would certainly help. They would want to take into account all of your other medical history and medical records, but if you are too thin due to malnutrition and the effects of the disease, that will weigh heavily in your favor. (Sorry for the cruddy choice of words, no pun intended!). I'm not sure that it will automatically qualify you, but yes, it will help.

Oh my! You really have a lot going on! I'm sorry for all that you're going through. You would definitely meet the listing with your weight being so low. It sounds like with all of your medical you shouldn't have any trouble getting approved. If you do apply be sure to list things in terms of what you are not able to do. Don't just say how sick you feel. They want measurable proof such as: "I am unable to stand for more than 2 minutes due to physical weakness" or "I must lay down frequently due to dizziness from side effects of medications" or "I need assistance to bathe, dress, feed myself" these are just examples. They don't care if you feel sick. They just want you to prove how you are unable to work because of it. A letter from your doctor and any friends who have helped you because of your illness is helpful too.

Honestly, it depends on how well you present your case. If you provide sufficient and appropriate documentation, you should get approved the first time and within 6-8 weeks. Just be super thorough, don't sugar coat anything, and provide anything and everything you can to show how you can't work. Has your employer said anything? Or written you up? Have you missed a lot of days or had trouble fulfilling your duties? That kind of documentation helps too.

Oh boy! How in the world are you ever going to make it through a shift that long? Do you get to sit down at least? Are you able to go to the restroom whenever you need to? Look, I get it that you are a responsible person and feel horrible to call out sick, especially when you are short staffed. I was a Spanish teacher and every time I called out they had to get a substitute. No sub can just randomly teach Spanish. I felt horrible that I was letting my students down and that they weren't really learning, but I was so sick I truly couldn't work. One time my principal pulled me in to her office and warned me that I had missed too many days and I better not call out again or they would have to take "disciplinary action" and guess what? I called out sick the very next day! I was just too sick to be there. So, I get what you're going through. Maybe it's time to really consider applying for disability. Don't worry about your employer. They'll find a way to hire someone else or get someone to pick up your slack. Your priority should be taking care of your health. I know there is the worry of money and how you will pay your bills. But if your application meets all the criteria, there shouldn't be any snags. I really feel for you because I understand how tough it is. I pushed myself through 2 years of work, sick as a dog, because I felt like I had to do it. I paid such a price for it! Looking back I wish I would have left sooner. I hope you don't do that to yourself. It isn't worth it.

I got approved at 31 so I don't think you should let age dissuade you. If the medical records will prove it then your age shouldn't factor in. I was afraid I wouldn't get approved either. I was young and even though I was soooo sick I thought they would deny me for sure, but my application covered everything and my medical records backed me up. I was 89lbs and I'm 5' 3" so I met the weight criteria. I think you will too. You also have multiple issues going on. List ALL of them and list ALL of your prescriptions and what the side effects are. Lay it on thick, don't hold back. My application was approved in 6 weeks. I was shocked. They can't deny you when you meet all the criteria. From what you've told me it sounds like you have a really good chance of getting approved. Hopefully it would only take a few months after you submit the application and you wouldn't have to worry about stretching your funds out a whole year. I know it's scary when you have kids. But you don't want to run yourself into the ground either. I know it's a tough situation to be in.

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