Physical Disability
Covers impairments affecting mobility, walking, gripping, fine-motor use of hands, or using limbs.
Detailed Information
Who may qualify?
You may qualify if you have a physical condition that causes moderate to severe limitations in mobility, strength, coordination, or use of limbs.
Examples
- Difficulty walking long distances
- Using crutches, a wheelchair, or walking aids
- Limited use of hands or arms (arthritis, nerve damage, post-surgery)
- Chronic illnesses that reduce physical functioning (e.g., cancer treatment effects, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy)
How it affects daily life
Challenges with walking, standing, lifting, bathing, dressing, or doing routine daily tasks.
This information is provided for educational and tax-related purposes only and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
