Direct answer
Can I get SSDI for COPD?
Yes — chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 3.02 for chronic respiratory disorders or your documented breathing limits rule out all substantial work.
Approval turns on spirometry values (FEV1 or DLCO), arterial blood gas results, or documented chronic hypoxemia, plus functional evidence.
Sourced from ssa.gov — see citations below.
What listing applies?
Listing 3.02 (chronic respiratory disorders), which uses FEV1, DLCO, or ABG thresholds tied to your height.
What evidence matters?
Pulmonary function tests performed to SSA protocol, imaging, hospitalization records, and oxygen-therapy documentation.
What if I don't meet the listing?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — exertional and environmental limits from breathing can still support a step-five finding of disabled.
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Sources
Every figure and rule on this page is drawn from official SSA publications. Verify at the links below.
- SSA — Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) (ssa.gov)
- SSA — Adult Listings 3.00 Respiratory (ssa.gov)