Medical Conditions that Qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) in Canada.Please note that the list provided below highlights some of the medical conditions that qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and related benefits. However, it is not a complete list and does not include all eligible medical conditions. If you do not find your specific medical condition here, please reach out to us for further guidance. It is important to understand that eligibility for the disability tax credit is assessed on an individual basis, based on the symptoms experienced by each person, not on diagnosis alone.

Medical Conditions that Qualify for Disability Tax Credit

 

Basic Activities of Daily Living

If you experience difficulty with performing any of the following Basic Activities of Daily Living, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit in Canada.

  • Walking
  • Getting Dressed
  • Eliminating (Bowel/Bladder)
  • Hearing
  • Speaking
  • Vision
  • Feeding / Meal Preparation
  • Life-Sustaining Therapy
  • Cumulative Effects of Limitations
  • Mental Functions Necessary for Everyday Life

 

Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list of medical conditions that qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).  If you are affected by a condition not listed here, do not hesitate to contact us.

To find out if your medical condition qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit, request a Free Eligibility Assessment.  During the assessment, we will review your eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit, Canada Caregiver Credit, Child Disability Benefit, Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), and more.

You can read more about the Benefits of The Disability Tax Credit here.