Why does it seem that every child diagnosed with depression, adhd, and other things like this can recieve SSI very easily but children who have a condition that actually affects their day-to-day life have to get a lawyer and fight to get SSI? Just asking because my brother was turned down a third time. He's epileptic and has grand mal seizures at least once a day. I don't understand this.
2006-12-19 08:47:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
he's 18 now so he's doing it on his own. He lives with my father for the time being. My brother has worked before. The last place he was at he had to quit because of the heat. for some reason when he gets really hot, he goes into convulsions. He's been diagnosed as epileptic since he was 5.
2006-12-19 08:57:20 · update #1
It's not so much the Social Security system but, the doctor involved. This is what I've found out after being in contact with people like you. Of course if they have a physical condition that helps (sorry to say) but, we must face facts.
I would get the best of doctors. I actually asked a SSI administrator what to do and she advised me about what doctors to see and where, what to get.
It seems like it not so much as what's wrong with the young man as to whom you are addressing the problem to, what doctor and what he's saying the the SSI. this makes a difference. Good luck.
2006-12-19 08:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get a lawyer that specializes in Social Security Disability cases. Check your yellow pages.
2006-12-19 16:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SORRY TO HEAR IT . IT DOES NOT seem fair. maybe tell them, hes illegal and speak no english they might move faster.
2006-12-19 16:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is he? Who does he live with? (It sometimes depends on their income), I'm assuming he doesnt work?
More info please...
2006-12-19 16:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋