Cognitive problems such as those that stem from traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, age-related memory problems, and low I.Q. may qualify a person for Social Security or SSI disability benefits. Social Security evaluates cognitive disorders along with mental disorders and illnesses.
Intellectual Disability, Low IQ, and Social Security Benefits
The SSA will grant disability benefits based on low IQ scores only if an applicant also has difficulty with work-related functioning.
Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Dementia
You may qualify for disability if you have significant cognitive decline that keeps you from working for at least a year.
Can We Get Social Security Benefits for a Child With Learning Disabilities?
Many parents wonder whether their child who has been diagnosed with a learning disability will qualify for disability benefits through the SSI program.
Social Security Disability Benefits for Dyslexia
Dyslexia, also called developmental reading disorder (DRD), is broadly defined as a learning disability that affects a person’s reading comprehension.
Can You Get Disability Benefits if Your Child Has ADHD or ADD?
SSI disability benefits may be available for children who have severe limitations as a result of ADHD or ADD.
Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
If you've suffered a traumatic brain injury that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Written by a psychiatrist, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability covers how to get disability for dozens of different types of cognitive problems.
Nolo's book covers Medicare and Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities as well as long-term care options for seniors needing nursing homes or assisted living.
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