can get p.i.p with chronic spinal stenosis?

Hi @bob5000, welcome to our community. I hope you're doing okay? I don't know much about chronic spinal stenosis, but I know some other members of our community have talked about their own struggles with it before. 

You could certainly apply for PIP, it isn't about having a diagnosis but about how much your conditions affect your day to day living. We have an advice section that introduces PIP, eligibility and how to apply. Just click the link to read up If you have any specific questions feel free to ask away! I will put this discussion in our PIP section so people with PIP knowledge can see it better.