If your child is unable to work due to a disability, he or she may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSD/DIB) on your work record or the work record of his or her other parent. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help you pursue your child's claim for benefits.
Helping Social Security Recipients Get Benefits for Their Disabled Children
Portland attorney Richard A. Sly has more than 30 years of experience helping clients in Oregon and Washington claim adult disabled child benefits and other disability benefits. He and our firm are dedicated to getting our clients the maximum benefits they are legally entitled to.
Understanding the Criteria for Adult Disabled Child Benefits
Adult disabled child benefits are designed to provide financial support to the disabled children, over the age of 18, of people who have paid into Social Security. The eligibility rules for these benefits are extremely complex. Basically, an applicant needs to be able to prove the following:
- He or she is unable to earn a substantial income through work as a result of a qualifying physical, mental or emotional condition that he or she has had since before the age of 22.
- At least one of his or her parents has worked enough quarters to qualify for Social Security benefits and has since died, retired or become disabled from working.
If your child is disabled and in financial need but not eligible for adult disabled child benefits, he or she may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If your child is already receiving SSI, on the other hand, you should know that SSD may provide more benefits.
Call 888-840-2864 for Help Getting the Benefits Your Child Deserves
We can help you identify any and all government disability benefits that your child may be entitled to and diligently pursue the financial support he or she needs. To schedule a free consultation with attorney Richard A. Sly, call us toll free at 888-840-2864 or e-mail us today.
