Monthly Archives: April 2013

Attending and Completing Tasks in Childhood SSI Claims

Posted on April 26, 2013 by farmerdreiser

     Persons applying for childhood SSI benefits on behalf of a disabled child often are confused by how the Social Security Administration evaluates and decides the claim. If a child does not meet a “Listing”, the child’s functioning in terms of six domains: (1) acquiring … Continue reading →

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What does Social Security Consider When Looking at a Child’s Ability to Aquire and Use Information?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by farmerdreiser

     When someone applies for childhood SSI benefts, often the Social Security Administration looks at “domains of functioning.”  The entry will be the first in a six part series looking at the different domains of functioning the SSA evaluates in … Continue reading →

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Farmer/Dreiser Helps Energy Workers Exposed to Solvents Recover for Hearing Loss Under the EEOICPA

Posted on April 12, 2013 by farmerdreiser

     The Law Offices of Tony Farmer and John Dreiser represent energy workers in EEOICPA claims for many diseases and conditions.  Hearing loss can be compensable under Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) if … Continue reading →

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Childhood SSI Benefits for Dysfunction of Joints

Posted on April 5, 2013 by farmerdreiser

     Children suffering from musculoskeletal problems may qualify for Childhood SSI benefits.  Childhood SSI claims are evaluated differently than adult claims for Social Security Disability or SSI.  The requirements are actually more stringent.  If the child is not working and … Continue reading →

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