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Attention deficit problems are generally considered in the context of how they relate to children. And this is true even in how the social security administration approaches attention deficit (the disability impairment manual has a specific listing in the children's section for ADHD). However, an adult diagnosed with attention problems (ADD/ADHD) may potentially be entitled to receive Social Security disability or disability benefits from SSI as well. Children's cases and adult cases are essentially examined and processed in the same manner. Like all individuals applying for Social Security disability, adults with attention problems have to receive a medical determination, which will review the individual’s attention problems, medical history, and current limitations as to the individual’s functionality. If an individual with attention problems has not been able to engage in work above the monthly substantial gainful work activity limit for the past twelve months or expects not to be able to engage in substantial gainful activity for twelve months due to attention problems, there is a possibility of Social Security disability entitlement. 
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