Here are some important things that you need to be familiar with regarding eligibility criteria of the Social Security Administration before making an application for SSI claims to reduce the risk of getting denied.

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Social Security Disability Eligibility For Children (Explained)
If a child is younger than 18 and
meets the definition of disability
as stated under the Social
Security Act, then he may be
eligible for Supplemental
Security Income (SSI). It is
however, important that you are
familiar with the eligibility
criteria of the Social Security
Administration before making an
application.
Who is eligible for SSI?
Many factors are considered in the course of determining the level of
disability in the child. Important aspects such as mental health or physically
determinable medical conditions are also taken into account. The SSA relies
on evidence provided by physicians, medical experts, and schoolteachers
when determining whether a child is disabled. In addition, the child must
fulfill these 3 requirements:
*The child must not be working and earning more than $1,070 a month
*Child must have physical or mental condition or a combination of the two
*The condition must be disabling for at least 12 months (or must be
expected to lead to child’s death)
Because there is no minimum age required, the child may be eligible from
the date of birth. However, once the child attains age 18, his or her eligibility
for SSD is determined using different criteria.

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Overview of SSA approval process
After you have submitted the claim documents, a state appointed agency
does a background examination of the disabled child. This agency normally
asks for records of medical history and school performance. Depending on
what the agency concludes, the SSA then begins the process of analyzing
the claim forms.
This process can take anywhere from 3 to 5 months as the SSA takes time
to review the social security disability claim. During this period of time, you
are expected to ensure that the administration has the right address or
telephone number to reach you for effective communication.
Statistically, majority of SSI claims are denied if the claimant does not file
his or her claim accordingly. For this reason, hiring an attorney that
specializes in Social Security Disability is recommended.
**This article is to give general information only and should not be used as
your only resource. Please visit www.ssa.gov or contact Parmele Law Firm
for additional information.
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