Has anyone applied for SSI for their infants with Erb's or BPI ?

[Brianshny]

Has anyone applied for SSI for their infants with Erb's or BPI ? And if so did they get it?
How bad does a child need to be to get this, doesn't make sense that we were denied but we plan to appeal it.
I would like to hear back from anyone who has dealt with this or knows what to do. Thanks so much
Crystal, Joshua's Mommie

[smile]

we applied and got it on appeal. it took about a year to do though, you really have to look at the requirements for childhood disability carefully and find evidence to support thr requirements. i did that with published articles from tch which stress the complexities of the injury along with a huge pile of medical records. if you apply to early it may be a disadvantage because infants cant necessarily preform any of the tasks in the requirements like feeding oneself, dressing etc. good luck

[JessicasMom]

What benefits do they get if they are approved?

Michelle

[m&mmom]

We applied for Matthew but were denied because of our income.

Cindy

[annedefiance]

We applied and got it for Ben, I just made sure I list EVERYONE who'd ever seen him in any form. They did turn him down when it was renewal time, and I filed for an appeal, but they approved him without us having to go thru the appeal. Ben's injury is moderately severe. He's had 3 surgeries so far.

[Brianshny]

Depending on your households income, your child could recieve a monthly check for being disabiled. You can apply at your local social security office.