My child is disabled. Can I get Social Security disability benefits for my disabled child?

Social Security Administration defines a child as being disabled when both of the following conditions are met:

1. The child must have a physical or mental condition(s) that very seriously limits his or her activities; and
   
   
2. The condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year or result in death.

Social Security disability benefits are decided by state agencies. When you apply, you will be required to provide information to prove your child has a disability.  The state may ask for medical information and records, school records, as well as additional information from other people who know the child and can attest that the child has a disability.

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