The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a valuable program in Canada that provides financial relief to individuals living with severe or prolonged impairments, as well as to their families. While the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) evaluates each application on a case-by-case basis, many medical conditions and impairments are commonly recognized as potentially qualifying.
Below is an alphabetically organized chart of examples of medical conditions that may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. This list is based on categories and examples referenced by the CRA and disability consultants.
| Examples of Qualifying Conditions | |
| A | Amputation, Alzheimer’s Disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s), Anorexia Nervosa, Arthritis, Asperger Syndrome, Asthma, Autism |
| B | Back Injury, Bipolar Disorder, Bladder Disorder, Blindness, Bowel Disorder, Brain Injury, Brain Tumour, Broken Bones |
| C | Cancer, Cavus Foot, Cerebral Palsy, Chemical Sensitivities, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, COPD, Chronic Pain, Crohn’s Disease |
| D | Deafness, Degenerative Disc Disease, Dementia, Depression, Developmental Delay, Diabetes (Type 1 & 2), Dressing Impairment |
| E | Electrocution, Elimination Issues (bowel/bladder), Emphysema, Epilepsy |
| F | Failed Back Syndrome, Feeding Impairment, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Foot Ulcers |
| G | Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
| H | Hearing Loss, Heart Attack, Heart Defect, Heart Disease, Hepatitis, Herniated Discs, Hip Injury/Replacement, HIV, Huntington’s Disease, Hypothyroidism |
| I | Ileostomy, Intellectual Disability, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
| J | Juvenile Arthritis |
| K | Knee Injury/Pain |
| L | Learning Disabilities, Life-Sustaining Therapy |
| M | Mental Function Impairment, Mobility Issues |
| N | Neurological Disorders |
| O | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Osteoarthritis |
| P | Parkinson’s Disease, PTSD, Psoriasis |
| R | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| S | Speaking Impairment, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Schizophrenia |
| T | Tourette Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury |
| V | Vision Impairment |
| W | Walking Impairment, Wrist Fusion |
📝 Important Notes on Eligibility
- Severity and duration matter: Not all conditions will automatically qualify. The CRA looks at whether the impairment is severe and prolonged (lasting or expected to last at least 12 months).
- Certification is required: A qualified medical practitioner must complete Form T2201 (Disability Tax Credit Certificate).
- Marked restrictions: The CRA evaluates if the condition results in “marked restrictions” in activities of daily living (e.g., walking, feeding, speaking, dressing, hearing, mental functions, elimination, vision).
- Life-sustaining therapy: Some individuals may qualify based on therapies (such as insulin administration for diabetes) that are required at least three times a week for 14+ hours.
✅ Final Takeaway
If you or a loved one is living with a serious medical condition or impairment, you may be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. This benefit can provide tax savings, retroactive refunds (up to 10 years), and financial support to help ease the burden of living with a disability.
Always consult with a qualified medical professional and review the CRA guidelines when preparing your application. For added guidance, disability tax consultants and financial advisors can also help navigate the process.