Such testimony may include first hand descriptions of the survivors difficulties by family members, co-workers or employers. O dds are that an administrative law judge, presented with the proper evidence, will find that the disability is severe enough to meet the social security standard. If you can get a neuropsychologist to testify, your chances go up considerably. SSI is short for Supplemental Security Income. SSI isn't just for adults.
Monthly checks can go to disabled and blind children, too.
P eople who get SSI usually get food stamps and Medicaid, too. Medicaid helps pay doctor and hospital bills. SSDI is short for Social Security Disability Income. D isability under Social Security is based on your inability to work. You will be considered disabled if you are unable to do any kind of work for which you are suited and your disability is expected to last for at least a year or to result in death.