Posted By Golson, McCracken Inc. || 18-Jun-2014

As a parent of an adult child with mental retardation, or some other form of mental impairment, it is important for you to know that your child may be eligible for SSD or SSI benefits providing that proper documentation of the diagnosis has been submitted. At Golson, McCracken Inc. we are dedicated advocates for the rights of those individuals who are unable to care or provide for themselves due to a physical or mental disability. We have been fighting hard to get people the SSD and other disability benefits they deserve.

Providing for an adult child with mental retardation can be physical and mentally taxing. It is also very costly. SSD or SSI benefits may be able to give you the financial peace of mind and sense of relief you so desperately need. Rest assured that our team is well-versed in the requirements which must be met to claim SSD and SSI benefits and with our help, you will be given the opportunity to increase your adult child’s chances of getting his or her claim approved.

Qualifying adult children are only eligible to file SSD claims if they have a parent who is retired, who has become disabled, or who has passed away, and that parent is eligible to receive Social Security. Other qualifying adult children may be eligible for SSI if they meet the necessary financial criteria. For an adult child to qualify for disability benefits as a result of mental retardation, clear medical evidence must be presented that shows the child’s condition began before his or her 22nd birthday. To file a claim it may be necessary to have a full assessment conducted by a medical expert showing the individual’s medical history, what treatments have been necessary, the frequency of symptoms, his or her functional capacity and more. In many cases, psychological testing will be required as well.

The SSA may request that a vocational expert be brought in to determine how the adult child’s condition affects his or her ability to work. As long as the mental retardation can be properly documented and all other requirements are met, the claim will be approved. If you need help documenting your adult child’s mental retardation as part of a disability claim, you can take relief in knowing your claim will be in good hands with our North Carolina Social Security Disability advocates. Call us now so that we can answer your questions and provide you with the assistance you require.