Childhood SSI for Genetic Disorders or Catastrophic Abnormalities
Children suffering from serious genetic disorders (Down syndrome, Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome or Trisomy D), Trisomy 18 (Edwards’ Syndrome or Trisomy E), chromosomal deletion syndromes, Tay-Sachs, cri du chat syndrome) can qualify for Childhood SSI benefits. The disability benefits would be awarded if the claimant or her representative can show:
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A catastrophic, congenital abnormality established by an acceptable medical source (clinical description with appropriate laboratory tests); and
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Death usually is expected within the first months of life, and the rare individuals who survive longer are profoundly impaired (for example, anencephaly, trisomy 13 or 18, cyclopia); or
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That interferes very seriously with development; for example, cri du chat syndrome (deletion 5p syndrome) or Tay-Sachs disease (acute infantile form).
Very serious interference is an extreme limitation “in a domain when your impairment(s) interferes very seriously with your ability to independently initiate, sustain, or complete activities.
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