Obesity is no longer a listed impairment. However, Social Security does recognize that it is a condition that can make other diseases (cardiac, respiratory) or disorders (spinal cord, weight bearing abnormalities) worse.
Obesity
- What is your height?
- What is your weight?
- Have you had any prescribed treatment to reduce your weight?
- Do you suffer from other diseases and disorders which are worsened due to your obesity?
Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) at 30 or above. The BMI is calculated with this formula:
(Weight in pounds) divided by [(height in inches0 x (height in inches)] x 703. You can also use the calculator at this website: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/