Down’s syndrome is a chromosomal disorder in which the twenty- first chromosome has an additional amount of genetic material. Down’s syndrome occurs in approximately one in every eight hundred to one thousand births. Down’ syndrome has three classifications, which are as follows: Trisomy 21, Mosaic, and Robertsonian translocation, and a possible fourth Duplication of part of chromosome 21(so rare that there is not statistical date). Approximately ninety-five percent of all Down’s syndrome cases are attributed to Trisomy 21. Common characteristics exhibited by individuals with Down’s syndrome are almond shaped eyes, one crease in the palms, shorter limbs, congenital heart problems, hearing difficulties, protruding tongue and difficulties with speech. Additionally, most individuals with Down’s syndrome have developmental delays and have mild to moderate retardation. However, the affects of Down’s syndrome vary greatly from individual to individua1, therefore with a good environment and educational opportunities many can achieve a good quality of life.
Can you win social security disability or SSI disability benefits on the basis of Down’s syndrome ?
Answer: The Social Security Administration's disability evaluation system does not focus on a claimant's diagnosis, but, rather, on the functional limitations a claimant has. In other words, the name of the condition is not the chief consideration. How the condition "affects and limits: the indiviual is the primary concern. So, yes, disability benefits can be won on the basis of nearly any condition provided that the condition is sufficiently limiting.
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