If non-mosaic Down syndrome has disabled you from maintaining gainful employment, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
If you have trouble qualifying for SSDI benefits for non-mosaic Down syndrome, or SSA has denied your claim, we are here to help. By working closely with your doctors and vocational experts, we will develop and present the proper documentation to support your claim, giving your case the highest chance of success.
Down syndrome impairs both physical and mental development, making it difficult to live a normal life or hold down a job. Generally speaking, people with Down syndrome have a wide range of abilities, but almost all of those who suffer from non-mosaic Down syndrome have extremely serious issues to overcome. Not only are their skeletal, neurological, and mental systems impacted, but often they also have to deal with issues such as hearing, vision, and heart problems.
Due to all of these issues, the Social Security Administration has decided to include non-mosaic Down syndrome in their Listings of Impairments. For those who can meet the requirements, SSA considers their impairment to be a disabling condition deserving of Social Security disability benefits.
What’s the Listings of Impairments? It’s basically an encyclopedia of disabilities that are recognized by the SSA. Inside you will find definitions for all of these conditions as well as specific criteria you need to meet for each in order to qualify for benefits.
But what if you can’t meet the criteria? Luckily, there’s another way, known as equaling a listing, or proving equivalency.
People who can’t match a particular listing may still be able to qualify for Social Security disability benefits by using the Five Step Sequential Evaluation Process to prove to the SSA that their impairment is just as serious as anything in the Listings.
Qualifying for SSDI benefits for non-mosaic Down syndrome through this method isn’t particularly simple or straightforward, so you will benefit from the help of an experienced and knowledgeable social security disability attorney. Your goal will be to find a way to prove to the SSA that you have been unable to work for at least 12 months due to your disorder.
However, since matching the listing is generally considered easier, that’s the first thing that we’re going to cover.
Meeting Social Security Disability Criteria in Listing 10.06
It’s relatively simple to qualify for SSDI benefits for non-mosaic Down syndrome: you need to prove that the person in question has the disorder.
How do you do this? Documentation; It needs to be from one of the following acceptable medical sources:
- A laboratory report of karyotype analysis signed by a physician, or both a laboratory report of karyotype analysis not signed by a physician anda statement by a physician that you have Down syndrome.
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- A physician’s report stating that you have chromosome 21 trisomy or chromosome 21 translocation consistent with prior karyotype analysis with the distinctive facial or other physical features of Down syndrome.
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- A physician’s report stating that you have Down syndrome with the distinctive facial or other physical features andevidence demonstrating that you function at a level consistent with non-mosaic Down syndrome.
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Proving Equivalency to Get SSDI Benefits for Non-Mosaic Down Syndrome
Not everyone can meet the SSA’s criteria for Non-Mosaic Down Syndrome, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve benefits. If you do not meet a listing, the Social Security will use your medical evidence to determine if your condition is at least as severe as, or is more severe than, a listed impairment.
If a loved one is unable to meet a Listing, talk with a qualified social security disability lawyer who has had success using the Five Step Sequential Evaluation Process to win benefits for clients. The road won’t be easy, but with an experienced lawyer on the case, it is possible.
Learn even more about the claims process by reading our Social Security Disability eBook for free and be sure to read through our blog for more information on how you can get the Social Security disability benefits that you deserve.
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