(for Canadians) Is "Severe" sleep apnea eligible for disability benefits?

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ronragus
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(for Canadians) Is "Severe" sleep apnea eligible for disability benefits?

Post by ronragus » Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:34 pm

Hi All, I am located in BC, and would like to know if "Severe" sleep apnea at say >50AHI would be eligible for any disability benefits? Have anyone gone through the application process? thanks

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Re: (for Canadians) Is "Severe" sleep apnea eligible for disability benefits?

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:22 pm

Since it is treatable (XPAP), it is not considered a disability.

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Re: (for Canadians) Is "Severe" sleep apnea eligible for disability benefits?

Post by Julie » Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:08 am

Agree 100% (from up north).

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