Maybe. For tax purposes, you are disabled if both of these apply: You can’t engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition. A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death.

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I have a thyroid chronic illness, is that considered a disability?

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March 4, 2020
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JulieS

Maybe. For tax purposes, you are disabled if both of these apply:

You can’t engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death.

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Why do you ask? There are no extra deductions or credits on your federal tax return for saying you are disabled.

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