Adult Disabled Child

An adult who became disabled before the age of 22 years may qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits based on the benefits eligibility of one of his parents. This is frequently necessary when a serious disability occurs to a younger individual who has not yet worked enough to be eligible for SSDI benefits based on his/her own work record.

This is sometimes referred to as an "adult disabled child" being eligible for SSDI benefits or as receiving "child's benefits". This can be a little confusing since that is not really the basis of the qualification. An experienced Social Security Attorney can help make the process go more smoothly for you.

The experienced disability benefits lawyers at J. Clay Benson, Attorney at Law, have helped disabled individuals of all ages in Alabama obtain Social Security disability and other types of disability benefits for 15 years.

Call J. Clay Benson, Attorney at Law, (334) 356-1925, or toll free at (855)-94J-CLAY or use our online contact form for a free, no-obligation initial consultation. If our lawyers can assist you, we will proceed on a contingency-fee basis. This means we don't get paid for our services until you recover money

Helping An Adult Child Obtain Disability Benefits
The Disabled Adult Child assistance program allows recipients to obtain benefits based on their parents' work history. That generally means higher benefits for you. The Social Security Administration has strict rules for determining eligibility for disabled adult child assistance. For example, to qualify for DAC assistance, the adult child must be unmarried, age 18 or older and have a medically diagnosable disability that started before age 22. The disability can be either physical or mental.

You need not have worked to qualify for the assistance, because the benefits available through the disabled adult child program are based on your parents' work history. If you are disabled and currently working, you will not qualify if you are making more than $1,000 a month.

Here's something else to consider: You may already be receiving disability benefits based on your own work history as a disabled adult. But you may be entitled to higher benefits based on your parents' record through the adult disabled child program. If you have severe and lasting disabilities, you may receive assistance for a lifetime.

If your DAC application was denied, we can help you appeal. But if you miss the time limit for filing an appeal, your appeal may be barred. So it's important to talk with a skilled Alabama disability benefits attorney who has experience navigating the Social Security disability and DAC appeals process.

Contact a Disabled Adult Child Benefits Attorney Today!
For over 15 years, J. Clay Benson, Attorney at Law, has specialized in representing individuals who have been denied their Social Security disability benefits. Call us today at (334) 356-1925, or toll free at (855)-94J-CLAY or use our online contact form for a free, no-obligation initial consultation. If our lawyers can assist you, we will proceed on a contingency-fee basis. This means we don't get paid for our services until you recover money.

Mr. Benson has dedicated his law practice to treating each client with dignity and respect while determining the best course of action to help them recover the compensation they deserve. He advocates for his clients in Montgomery, Alabama, and across the U.S. on a daily basis to make sure their rights are protected and fights for the benefits they deserve.