Getting Disability Insurance Benefits for Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a medical condition in which the individual has a learning disability focused on math. The individual has difficulty processing math aspects. Those who have this condition do have a real medical problem. However, it can be difficult to show the Social Security Administration that the individual's condition is severe enough to be labeled as a disability. However, with the aid of an attorney, it may be possible to get some help.

Understanding the Options

Most commonly, those who have dyscalculia may have other types of medical problems, including other learning disabilities and in some cases more developmental problems. If this is the case, it may be easier to request disability benefits for those conditions. Keep in mind the steps individuals must take in order to have his or her condition labeled as severe enough to obtain disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.

• Individuals who have any condition must prove the condition does not allow them to work in such a way as he or she can care for themselves. In the case of a child, the condition must limit the parent or caregiver's ability to be gainfully employed and thus the need for disability coverage is evident.
• Individuals must show that if working conditions are significantly changed that he or she can still not perform gainful work.
• Although there is not a specific listing by the Social Security Administration for dyscalculia, there are other conditions with similar symptoms. Individuals who wish to obtain disability for this condition need to show the individual has the same or worse limitations as another condition listed in the Listing of Impairments.

All of this can be very difficult to prove. The condition is one that can limit an individual's ability in numerous ways. However, the best method to obtaining any type of disability, and even medical cost coverage, is to work with your doctor. The doctor can help to show the severity of the condition and to show that the neurological problems are severe enough to limit the individual's ability to work in his or her lifetime. This is especially true for those who are older and struggling to work due to the condition.

Get Legal Aid

Take the time to work with a disability attorney. This type of attorney may have experience helping others who have dyscalculia to obtain disability benefits.