Is Sleep Apnoea a Disability?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) no longer has a disability listing for sleep apnea, but it does have listings for breathing disorders, heart problems, and mental deficits. If you meet the criteria of one of the listings due to your sleep apnea, you would automatically qualify for disability benefits.

How much disability do you get for sleep apnea?

50 percent rating: awarded in cases where the use of a CPAP machine is required. 30 percent rating: awarded for persistent day-time “hypersomnolence” 0 percent rating: awarded for asymptomatic sleep apnea with documented sleep disorder breathing.

Is a sleeping disorder a disability?

These sleep disorders become a disability when they hinder the normal daily functioning of an individual and severely affect their mental, physical and emotional health. Sleep disorders can be classified into four categories: insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnia and circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD).