Indianapolis Social Security disability lawyer Scott D. Lewis talks to many parents attempting to receive Social Security disability benefits for their children. Some of them state they are unable to find an attorney that will take the case because they do not handle claims involving children. Attorney Scott D. Lewis does take cases involving children and has experience representing children before the Social Security Administration (SSA). Does Mr. Lewis take every child's claim he comes into contact with? No, all claims have different fact scenarios and each case must be analyzed on an individual base.
In child Social Security disability claims, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider household income and resources when determining eligibility. this means that the SSA will not only consider the child's income and resources, but also income and resources of family members living in the household. This is a very important hurdle to overcome before the disability your child experiences is ever examined by the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security Administration will consider all impairments your child experiences when determining disability. If your child experiences more than one physical or mental disability, the Social Security Administration should consider all impairments in combination when determining whether the child is disabled. Indianapolis Social Security disability attorney Scott D. Lewis attempts to let his clients know good medical records can be the key to a successful claim. Seeing specialists whose practices are focused on the disability your child is experiencing can greatly enhance your chances of receiving the disability payments your family is entitled to.
If you or your child is experiencing a disabling condition and your claim has been turned down Social Security disability benefits by the Social Security Administration, contact Mr. Lewis and his staff for a free case evaluation. Mr. Lewis has experience with children's disability claims involving autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD, retardation, and many other conditions. By calling (317) 423-8888 you can discuss your claim with the law office of Scott D. Lewis today!