Disability may, of course, come in the form of physical or mental limitations.
In order to prove that a child is disabled for purposes of Social Security, you will have to provide medical records detailing the physical problems the child experiences. It is also helpful to a Doctor’s report detailing the limitations the child suffers. If the child is in school, an individual education plan (IEP) is also important and helpful. Teacher letters may also assist. The reports and letters should address the 6 areas we covered in the last post.
If the child has emotional and mental health problems, psychiatric and counseling records will be needed. A report from a psychiatrist is often helpful. Once again the IEP is important. Report cards, discipline records and attendance records may contain helpful information. If there is disturbing behavior such as violence, torture of animals, destruction of property this should be documented through letters, live testimony, police reports, or journals.
It is important to remember that for purposes of Social Security a combination of factors may make a person disabled. Therefore, it is important to include all the relevant records and evidence to address the 6 areas of concern.