Listing 5.08
Weight loss due to any digestive disorder
This listing covers severe weight loss caused by any digestive disorder, even while following prescribed treatment. SSA measures this using body mass index (BMI).
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You must have a BMI under 17.50 on at least two evaluations, at least 60 days apart, within a 12-month period. The weight loss must come from a digestive disorder — weight loss from other causes (like kidney disease or an eating disorder) is evaluated under other rules.
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What Listing 5.08 asks for
What SSA looks for — see the 1 items
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- You must have a BMI below 17.50 measured at least twice, at least 60 days apart, within one 12-month period — and the weight loss must be caused by a digestive disorder even though you are following your doctor's treatment plan.
- SSA needs your height and weight measured without shoes.
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You must have a BMI below 17.50 measured at least twice, at least 60 days apart, within one 12-month period — and the weight loss must be caused by a digestive disorder even though you are following your doctor's treatment plan. SSA needs your height and weight measured without shoes.
(Listing 5.08, criterion A)
How long it must last:
BMI of less than 17.50 on at least two evaluations at least 60 days apart within a consecutive 12-month period; the general 12-month duration expectation applies.