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About Kyla Kelim
Expertise
All social security/disability cases

Experience
I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.

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Alabama State Bar Florida State Bar

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I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases


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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993 University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990


 
   

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Disability Law - Social Security Disability


Expert: Kyla Kelim - 10/13/2008

Question
My daughter was born with cleft lip and palate. She is now 3 years old and requires many more surgeries. She is receiving speech services, and is a picky eater because of the palate. My question to you is would she qualify for Social Security Disability in New York State?

Answer
Stefanie, you need to apply, however, it will depend upon your family's income. If you are Medicaid eligible, then you might qualify on income.  I would check with a lawyer in NY that specializes in disability as their may be a state program that would help regardless of income.

I hope this helps,

Kyla Kelim

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