Local Law Firms Home > Social Security & Disability Law Overview > Overpayment > Minor (Under 18) Claims If an individual is under the age of 18 and has one or more physical or mental impairments, they may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. These benefits, which are to aid in medical costs, living costs, and so on, are provided by the federal government if the condition is expected to affect the individual for a period of 12 months or longer. If the individual is medically determinable to have a condition or illness that may last for 12 months or longer, they may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits.
People under the age of 18 who are forced to claim Social Security Disability may face long legal cases and a lot of paperwork that must be taken care of to facilitate to initial request or appeal process. With a Social Security Disability lawyer, this could all be handled for you, getting you your Social Security benefits as fast as possible. In cases concerning minors who are under the age of 18, making sure you take the right steps is crucial to claiming the proper benefits for support. Did you know?
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