United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I have a question, is it really worth it to struggle with all that paper work that the SSA puts you thru just for SSI. My son has been denied three times. Our next step is to get a laywer. Is it really worth it? Does he really need it? All the denial paperwork say over and over is that he is not considered disabled under their rules. I just want to know if it was worth it. I am beginning to wonder. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

A concerned, frustrated GAmom!

GAMOM,
YES it is worth going through every paper,form, denial,appeal and getting a lawyer who knows SSA denial/Appeals process. It will mean that your child can get the services and assistence at every stage of his developement and life. OBPI has Lifetime Care medical/physical issues. He may even evenually qualify for SSDisability Benefits and that process will be much easier,or may even be come an automatic switch-over later in life when your child is all ready on SSI.
It Is worth everything to do now. Keep coming back here for questions and support. There is another Topic thread about SS Benefits on both message boards too.
Carolyn J