I have a child who suffers from oppositional defiant disorder. Is she eligible for disability benefits?

Child oppositional defiant disorder is a condition that may allow your child to qualify for disability insurance through the Social Security Administration. If your child suffers from this condition, work with an attorney to determine if he or she is able to collect disability. In order to do so, the child must not be earning more than $1000 a month and the condition must be ongoing for at least 12 months. There are a few other things you should know.

Determining Eligibility

In all situations where a person is considering their ability to be accepted for Social Security disability insurance, it is critical to determine if the condition meets the requirements for severity under the Social Security Administration’s Listing of Impairments. For those suffering from child oppositional defiant disorder, the following must occur.

• The child’s limits include the ability to acquire and use information
• Moving and manipulating objects
• Attending and completing necessary tasks
• General health and well being
• Ability to care for him or herself
• Interacting with or relating to other people is limited.

If your child has these conditions and the condition is well documented through medical records, it is critical to apply for Social Security disability insurance. However, you will need to ensure the medical documentation helps to support your claims. In many cases, it is best to work specifically with an attorney to determine if your child’s condition is severe enough that the child’s ability to work and care for themselves (even later in life) will be limited.