Assuming the non-medical requirements are met, what are the disability standards for a child to qualify for SSI?
The child must be suffering from a marked and severe medical condition that is expected to last more than 1 year. The Social Security Administration uses a set of specific medical standards that can automatically qualify a child. These standards do not cover all medical conditions, so again, each case must be looked at individually. Claims are allowed where the medical condition of the child is equivalent in severity to these standards. The Regulations are complex and an experienced attorney who specializes in this field should be consulted for an opinion.
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