# Not sure if I am eligible for CPP Disability? **URL:** \ **Category:** CPP Disability\ **Created:** [May 25, 2017, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278 "2017-05-25T22:04:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tanya1andonly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a8b319/32.png) [@Tanya1andonly](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Tanya1andonly)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2017, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278/1 "2017-05-25T22:04:38Z")
I have been on PWD in British Columbia since Nov 2009. It was recommended to me to apply for Cpp disability at that time but I was bound and determined to get better… but nope!!! But hey at least I tried 😢 I just recently went off of Pwd, for 15 months and have had to go back on it as I was diagnosed with PTSD and my anxiety has returned worse than it was when I was diagnosed. Thankfully they never closed my file and helped me immediately when I contacted them and unfortunately I cannot for see this going away or getting better any time soon. And if I am eligible could you help me by telling me what is needed to apply?? I thank you for your help and info. ---
**Author:** ![jammer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df705f/32.png) [@jammer](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/jammer)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2017, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278/2 "2017-05-26T15:16:25Z")
Sounds like you would be eligible. See: > **[CPP Disability Application Guide for 2021](https://www.resolutelegal.ca/cpp-disability-application/)** > > The CPP disability application is how you request CPP disability payments. However, getting approved for benefits can be hard. A 2016 audit of CPP You need the support of a doctor to say you can’t work at any job and will never improve. ---
**Author:** ![Elaine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/439d5e/32.png) [@Elaine](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Elaine)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278/3 "2017-05-26T18:39:26Z")
Wait for an expert advice. Meanwhile you can check the below link. > **[Canada Pension Plan disability benefits: Do you qualify - Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-disability-benefit/eligibility.html)** > > Description of the criteria to be eligible for a disability or children’s benefit It depends on whether you made enough contributions besides having severe and prolonged illness. You are eligible if you made enough contributions in the last 3-4 out of 6 years. There are some provisions for late applicants that contributed to cpp before going on disability. But you went back to work for 15 month which can be a problem. ---
**Author:** ![jammer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df705f/32.png) [@jammer](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/jammer)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2017, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278/4 "2017-05-26T19:34:21Z")
> [@Elaine](#): > > But you went back to work for 15 month which can be a problem. Why is it a problem if the OP finally left work due to a disability. I forgot about the contributions. Check the website Elaine posted. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2017, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278/5 "2017-05-27T15:43:26Z")
Eligibility for CPP-D is based on both 1) Meeting Contribution Requirement and 2) Meeting disability requirement. Setting aside the issue of the disability requirement, the key issue you would have is meeting the "contribution requirement. You must have contributed 3 of 6 years at the time you left work to go on disability. If the disability date is taken from your recent return to work, then you won’t meet the 3 of 6 years criteria. If you met the 3 of 6 criteria back in 2009, then you would need to fight to have your date of disability assessed back then (2009) and have recent return to work not counted against you. The first step is to figure of if you would even meet the contribution criteria based on when you went off work back in 2009. You need to get a statement of contributions from Service Canada to figure this out. * * * **David Brannen** Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal _The response posted above is based on the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliabile manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with a lawyer, fully explain your situation, and allow the lawyer enough time to research the applicable law and facts required to give an adequate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with a lawyer should be done before taking any any action. The information posted on this forum is available to the viewing public and is not intended to create a lawyer client relationship with any person. Answers from lawyer moderators are provided for informational purposes only, you should consult with your own legal counsel before taking any action that could affect your rights or legal obligations._ ---
**Author:** ![Tanya1andonly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a8b319/32.png) [@Tanya1andonly](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Tanya1andonly)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2017, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278/6 "2017-05-27T15:44:04Z")
I already got that 6 years ago! ---
**Author:** ![Tanya1andonly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a8b319/32.png) [@Tanya1andonly](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Tanya1andonly)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/not-sure-if-i-am-eligible-for-cpp-disability/278/7 "2017-05-27T15:48:21Z")
Thank you very much and I am assuming that my answer would be no as I was on just normal s.s. benefits for 4 years before that!! Have a great weekend and once again thank you