Are there any circumstances that would help qualify a 55 yr old man on disability for a reverse mortgage loan?

The house is completely paid for. He's unable to work and is not yet receiving social sercurity, although the application is being processed. The mortgage companies will finance a reverse mortgage when the applicant reaches 62. Chronologically he is 55, physically the doctors have put him closer to 70 due to his many, many health and mental conditions.