AboutKyla 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.
Organizations
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area 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
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Question I was born with a rare strand hemophilia and was never able to work, i have been on the SSI program, but having my own family now, it's very hard to make ends meet. Since i haven't put enough money into the system, how can i ever meet the requirements for SSDI? Thanks in advance.
Answer Daniel, unfortunately the only ways to qualify for SSDI are as follows: 1) to have enough work credits to qualify - in this case you have already stated you did not or 2) collect from a deceased or disabled or retired parent's record if you were disabled as a child AND be unmarried AND have your parents supporting you. It doesn't appear that this will work either. I encourage you to visit http://www.hemophilia.org and related advocacy sites for additional assistance.
