RE: Crohns and Disability I became 100% disabled thru SS in May 2006, 9 years after Crohn's diagnosis. I had to quit my globe-trotting job with a major corporation cuz of the symptoms, including a rectovaginal fistula. My attorney told me disability with Crohn's is pretty common. Took 2 years for approval. Medicare covers 6MP, but not the shot... more