Answer

You are not eligible for the DTC.

To be eligible for the DTC, you must have limitations, all or substantially all of the time (at least 90% of the time), in two or more of the DTC categories, so that the cumulative effect of the limitations when considered together is equivalent to having a marked restriction in a single DTC category.

If you still feel that you should be eligible for the DTC, take Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, to a medical practitioner who can certify the effects of your impairment for you. If the medical practitioner certifies the form, send it to us for approval. We will review your form and advise you in writing if you are eligible for the DTC.

Even if you cannot claim the disability amount, you may have expenses that you can claim on your tax return. For more information, see Guide RC4064, Disability-Related Information, or use the following links:

• Canada caregiver credit
• Lines 33099 and 33199 – Eligible medical expenses you can claim on your return

You have told us:

• your impairment causes you to have limitations in one or more of the DTC categories
• the effects of your impairment do not cause you to have a marked restriction in one of the DTC categories, all or substantially all of the time (at least 90% of the time), even with appropriate therapy, devices, and medication
• you do not meet all the following criteria:
  • because of your impairment, you have limitations in two or more of the DTC categories, even with appropriate therapy, devices, and medication
  • these limitations exist together, all or substantially all of the time (at least 90% of the time)
  • the cumulative effect of these significant limitations is equivalent to having a marked restriction in one DTC category

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