No one chooses to collect from social security disability insurance (SSDI). They collect out of necessity. So what happens when you are about to collect your social security and your disabled child is still living with you? Do you just collect your social security and that’s it? What about your child? You’ll need the extra income to maintain (or closely maintain) the life you had while working. At Saffren & Weinberg, we can help you determine if SSID and/or supplemental security income (SSI) is right for your situation. We also handle SSDI disputes, so you can continue to support you and your disabled child.
There are two ways a child can qualify for SSDI:
If the child has been disabled since birth (or childhood) and is from a low-income family, the child is eligible only for SSI.
Just like retired worker applying for SSDI, the SSA requires that the child meet their definition of being “disabled.” The child’s medical condition must show that he or she cannot work at all, and be listed in the Blue Book. If the disability is not listed in the Blue Book or does not equate to a disability listed in the Blue Book, the SSA will require an examination to determine the “residual function capacity” of the child, which is measuring the functional level of the child.
When an SSDI claim for a child is denied, you should not lose hope. The lawyers at Saffren & Weinberg will help with reapplying for benefits or appeal the denied claim. Some of the reasons why a claim is denied include:
Get all the facts you need to understand the inner workings of your case. Saffren & Weinberg is here to provide you a voice for justice. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve.
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