Reply #18: I have a question. [View All]

[brook]

And it sounds as if you might have an answer for me.

I've been wondering if I would be eligible for disability. Briefly, I am 70; on Social Security and Medicare (I have no assets other than my old car) - I work about 5 hours a day - on my feet and moving nearly the whole time -frequent lifting 10 -20 -25 lbs. I make around 700 a mo. and I am working because I would not be able to pay my utilities or eat if I didn't.

I have a painful foot, knee, hip situation and I have severe diverticulitis. The last attack in August had me in the ER and then 10 days on meds and in bed.

I am torn in even thinking about disability - it's always been my style to take care of business myself. But it's getting harder and harder.

I copied off your report above - but wondered if my situation is different from a younger person's - and that my age might preclude me no matter what.
Thanks in advance for any response.