I was able to get it with 1st try! I was 58 and after you are on social security disability for 2 years they automatically put you on Medicare! Age doesn't matter with this

I have severe COPD and degenertive ( don't think that is spelt right) disc disease. and I was approved for my social security at 49. When I turned 50. I had to claim under my deceased husband.

I am 51 and have been on disability 2 years for copd on am on 0/2 24/7 at 3 liters

It depends on your PFT results. If you're liters blown are low enough, you qualify. Try this site:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/disabli...

yes, I got on disability in my 50s and then it transferred over to ss when I was old enouh was fairly easy. hope that helps