About Barry N. Saunders Expertise All aspects of Veteran's Administration (VA) disability issues involving applying for benefits, Title 38 actions, claims, awards, and the appeal process.
Experience Over 20 years expereince in DoD Personnel involving seperations, retirements, and Personal Affairs issues. Successfully settled Veteran's Administration Cases awarded 100% disability. Additionally settled Social Security Disability Claims through initial application through the appeals process.
Organizations Air Force Sargents Association, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Delaware Veterans (DelVets)
Education/Credentials Master of Science Degree (MS), International Relations, Troy State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA), Social Science, Louisiana Tech University
Associates in Applied Aerospace Science (AAS), Personnel, Community College of the Air Force
Disability Law - is my 8 yr old able to receive disability ins.?
Expert: Barry N. Saunders - 11/21/2008
Question My 8 yr old son was diagnosed last June of 08 with a slight case of Tourette's, ADHD, and dyslexia. He is now labeled SpEd and has an IEP. I was told by my mother in law that he should qualify for disability insurance. Can he really get it? I live in Upstate New York also.
Thank you
Answer Certain members of your family may qualify for benefits based on your work.
They include: Your spouse, if he or she is 62 or older;
Your spouse, at any age if he or she is caring for a child of yours who is younger than age 16 or disabled;
Your unmarried child, including an adopted child, or, in some cases, a stepchild or grandchild. The child must be under age 18 or under age 19 if in elementary or secondary school full time; and
Your unmarried child, age 18 or older, if he or she has a disability that started before age 22. (The child’s disability also must meet the definition of disability for adults.)
