I live in West Virginia. I work as a clerk in a Library. I am 47 yrs old have COPD,emphasyma, on oxygen at night Dr said I will have to go on it during the day also high blood pressure, seizures, having dizzy spells so bad I cannot even drive, Dr is going to check for heart problems, xanax, seizure medication causes bad side effects. What are my chances of getting disabilty?
–Crystal

Crystal, since your main impairment has to do with breathing, the first place I would look is the SSA “bluebook” to see if you meet a listing. The listing for respiratory diseases is here. I would print out this listing and take it to your doctor and ask him if he feels that you qualify. Even if you do not meet a listing, you may still qualify for disability based on the limitations on your capacity for work.

The only problem I see here is that you are currently working, which means that, by definition, you are not disabled. My sense is that at age 47 with all of the problems you have and support from your doctor you would have a good chance at approval.

–Jonathan