Rob12
New Member
I've been receiving SSI benefits for a mental disability since I was 28 yrs old in 2009. The condition started when I was 19, but I wasn't diagnosed until age 26 because I was in denial and refused to go for treatment, until my parents eventually got a court order to have me hospitalized (which was when I was diagnosed).
During therapy (in the hospital and outpatient treatment), I documented with various doctors that my condition started at age 19 and also stated this on my SSI application, but I don't have any actual medical record of it before age 26.
So my dad is now retired and collecting social security retirement, and I'm wondering if I qualify as a Disabled Adult Child on his benefits or not?
Because my disability did begin before 22, which prevented me from finishing school and working enough to qualify for SSDI. But I technically don't have any proof other than me telling my doctors how/when my condition started, years after the fact.
So I guess I'm wondering if those medical records could be enough proof to qualify?
I haven't worked since my condition started at 19, but I did continue to go to college on and off from ages 19-26, if that matters.
Thanks
During therapy (in the hospital and outpatient treatment), I documented with various doctors that my condition started at age 19 and also stated this on my SSI application, but I don't have any actual medical record of it before age 26.
So my dad is now retired and collecting social security retirement, and I'm wondering if I qualify as a Disabled Adult Child on his benefits or not?
Because my disability did begin before 22, which prevented me from finishing school and working enough to qualify for SSDI. But I technically don't have any proof other than me telling my doctors how/when my condition started, years after the fact.
So I guess I'm wondering if those medical records could be enough proof to qualify?
I haven't worked since my condition started at 19, but I did continue to go to college on and off from ages 19-26, if that matters.
Thanks