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Childhood SSI and the Domain of Health and Physical Well-Being

     Persons applying for childhood SSI benefits for their 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 SSA evaluates the child’s functioning in terms of six domains: (1) acquiring … Continue reading

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Childhood SSI and the Domain of Functioning of Moving About and Manipulating Objects

     Persons applying for childhood SSI benefits for their 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 SSA evaluates the child’s functioning in terms of six domains: (1) acquiring … Continue reading

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Childhood SSI Benefits for Dysfunction of Joints

     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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