Impairments Present From Birth
Impairments Present From Birth
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Getting SSI for Premature Babies or Infants With Low Birth Weight
Preemies and infants with low birth weight or other developmental problems are often eligible for SSI disability payments for their first year of life.
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Disability and Down Syndrome: Filing for Social Security Benefits
Learn what evidence you need to establish disability for non-mosaic and mosaic Down syndrome.
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Getting SSI Disability Benefits for a Child With a Congenital Heart Defect
Children with severe congenital heart defects might be eligible for SSI disability benefits.
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Getting Disability for Growth Impairment or Growth Disorders
Some growth disorders and impairments can be seen at birth, while others are noticed when your child fails to keep pace with other children their age with regards to growth.
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Can My Child Get SSI for Kidney Disease?
Your child’s kidney disease can be severe enough that it meets the requirements set forth in Social Security's Listing of Impairments.
Children's Sensory or Respiratory Disorders
Children's Sensory or Respiratory Disorders
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Can My Child Get SSI Disability for Asthma?
Some children with severe asthma and low income will be able to get SSI disability benefits.
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Social Security Benefits for Children with Low Vision or Blindness
Your child's low vision must be quite severe to qualify for SSI disability benefits.
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Can My Hearing Impaired Child Qualify for SSI Disability Benefits?
If your child has a hearing impairment severe enough to affect their communication, learning, and social functioning, they may qualify for SSI.
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Can I Get Disability Benefits for My Child's Cystic Fibrosis?
The listing for childhood cystic fibrosis was updated significantly in 2016.
Children's Autoimmune Disorders
Children's Autoimmune Disorders
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Can My Child Get SSI for Juvenile Idiopathic or Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Children who are severely affected by juvenile arthritis may be able to collect SSI.
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Getting SSI Disability Payments for a Child With Juvenile Diabetes
Children whose diabetes needs close and constant supervision may qualify for disability benefits from Social Security.
Children's Neurological Disorders
Children's Neurological Disorders
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Getting Disability Benefits for a Child With Epilepsy
Children with frequent seizures and low income can qualify for disability benefits from SSI.
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Can Children With Cerebral Palsy Get SSI Benefits?
Children with cerebral palsy can get SSI benefits if they have severe motor problems.
Childhood Cancers
Childhood Cancers
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How to Apply for Social Security Benefits for a Child With Cancer
If your child has been diagnosed with cancer, the Social Security Administration can provide disability benefits.