http://HubShout.com Children can receive social security benefits under the account of a guardian (that is, a parent, step parent, or foster parent), that is either disabled or eligible for Social Security due to retirement. They are also eligible if said guardian has died after paying social security taxes a long enough period to qualify their survivors for benefits. Children can receive benefits if they are: • Unmarried, • Under 18, • Or are between 18 and 19 years of age, but still a full time student in elementary or secondary school, • Or, over the age of 18 and disabled before the age of 22. Q: Can my children obtain SS benefits under my account if they do not live at home with me? Whether or not your children can receive benefits will depend on your specific relationship with them. For a child to be able to obtain benefits under your social security account, he or she must be financially dependent upon you. http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=1171931 For a child to be able to obtain benefits under your social security account, he or she must be financially dependent upon you. A child is automatically considered financially dependent on you, regardless of where he or she resides, in the following cases: • The child is your legitimate, natural child • He or she is your adopted child • He or she is your natural but illegitimate child for whom a judge has issued a determination of support, or for whom you make regular financial contributions. If you have a recognized, illegitimate child who does not reside in your home, and for whom a judge has not made an official determination of support, you can give evidence of that child's financial dependence upon you by providing: • Evidence that the child is eligible as your dependent under other programs (state and federal) • Old W2s and other tax forms showing that you claimed your child as a dependent • Records that you made periodic payments for the child • Other evidence of the child's dependence In the case of a stepchild, however, the child is considered financially dependent on you (and therefore eligible for benefits) only if he or she lives with you in a parent child relationship. As a guideline, your husband or wife's legitimate child, adopted child, or illegitimate child will be considered your step child. Even after divorcing your step child's natural parent (that is, your husband or wife) or after his or her death, the child will be considered financially dependent upon you and therefore eligible for benefits as long as he or she resides in your home and shares with you a child parent relationship. http://socialsecuritybenefits.infonow411.com/?Your-Social-Security-Benefits-Questions:-Social-Security-Credits&p=143 In this situation it may be a good idea to contact an attorney or professional that is familiar with this type of situation. Q: "How long should I expect to wait before I get approved?" A: The answer to this changes from applicant to applicant. As a general rule, pretty much every applicant will be rejected one or more times. Because of this, the application process generally takes anywhere from two to five years. If you are in the middle of this process, and have a hearing scheduled to evaluate your application, it is a good idea to speak with a professional who understands the ins and outs of the SSD process. http://www.rssmix.com/u/44104/ Your disability benefits are not reduced or annulled if you are earning an income. Q: Can I receive Social Security Disability benefits and VA service connected disability benefits? A: Yes, you can. Social Security Disability does look at earned income but VA service connected disability benefits are not earned income so these benefits do not interfere with one another. Q: My husband/wife was in the service and receiving VA service connected disability benefits but they have passed. Can I receive their benefits? A: In some cases, yes, benefits are available for children and spouses who survive a deceased veteran. http://socialsecurity.110mb.com/?Questions-for-a-Social-Security-Lawyer&v=1027 However, the Social Security Act does not recognize the validity of partial disability, and individuals claiming such conditions are not eligible for benefits. In case a person is unable to perform a previously held job, the administration looks for an equitable alternative for the person. The medical condition of the person, his age, educational qualifications, previous work experience and other skills are all examined to judge whether another job could substitute the previous occupation. If no other opportunity presents, the State agency will decide that the individual is indeed disabled. However, with individuals over 50 years of age, the State rules are more relaxed and they may have a much better chance of winning some benefits. http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=1179392 Other times, the largest payment will come from your own account. In either case, you will need to determine the highest payment, as you cannot apply under both. When deciding if you want to apply under a spouse's account or your own, calculating the highest social security disability payment is an obvious first step. It is best to check with the SSA to determine what those payments might be. Depending on your age, level of ability or disability, and your years of work, it is possible to receive higher payments on your own, or via a deceased spouse's account. http://socialsecuritylawyerflorida.searchismo.com/?Simple-Answers-to-Complex-Social-Security-Disability-Questions&s=445 This is extremely important since your future benefits are based on the information contained in this report. The age at which you can receive full social security benefits is dependent upon the year in which you were born. For example, individuals born in 1937 or earlier can opt to receive their full social security benefits at the age of 65. You can refer to the SSA website or you local SSA office for complete information concerning when you are eligible to receive full social security benefits. Many people opt to receive their social security benefits before their full retirement age, which is as early as age 62. http://disability.awardspace.com/?Social-security-benefits-orlando-For-You&action=262 Specifically, an individual who enlisted for the first time on or after September 8, 1980, is required to complete a minimum period of service, either twenty-four months of continuous active duty or the full period for which the veteran was called to active duty. Additionally, the veteran must have active service that includes a total of ninety days during one or more periods of war; ninety or more consecutive days, one day of which is during a period of war; or at least one day of wartime service that results in a discharge for service-connected disability. • Discharge- To qualify for VA benefits, you must have been discharged from military duty under non-dishonorable circumstances. Service-Connected Benefits Requirements Eligibility for service-connected benefits, differently from non-service-connected benefits, is not dependant on a veteran having done wartime service or meeting a net worth or income level. Instead, you need to be able to prove the source and current status of your disability with: • Proof of your current disability- Because benefits for a service-connected disability are awarded only to those with a current disability, an applicant for these benefits must provide recent medical records diagnosing the current state of their disability. http://socialsecuritylawyerflorida.searchismo.com/?Is-Your-Child-Eligible-for-Social-Security-Benefits? &s=474 Q: I am receiving social security disability but I want to apply for SS retirement. A: Generally, if you receive social security disability benefits, those benefits will be transferred to retirement benefits upon reaching retirement age. Most people who get social security disability have to do little or nothing to bring about the transfer. Consult the Social Security Administration or talk to a lawyer for information about transferring from social security disability to retirement. Q: Is it true that everybody's social security disability claim gets denied the first time? A: While you may hear plenty of horror stories about constant rejection from the social security disability program, the truth is that not all first claims are denied.