Listing 5.08 · Digestive disorders
Weight loss due to any digestive disorder
To be approved under this listing, a claim must meet all of the criteria below — and the medical records have to prove it.
- A
BMI of less than 17.50 calculated on at least two occasions ≥60 days apart within consecutive 6-month period.
In plain terms: Has your BMI been below 17.5 on at least two doctor visits at least 60 days apart in the past 6 months?
Evidence required:Treating physician report
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Source: SSA Listing of Impairments (Blue Book), 20 CFR Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1 · Updated 2026-07-31. Criteria paraphrased for readability; see the official SSA text linked above. Not legal or medical advice — whether a specific medical record meets Listing 5.08 is an individualized judgment SSA makes on the evidence.