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Disability for Cognitive Disorders

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.

The SSA will grant disability benefits based on low IQ scores only if an applicant also has difficulty with work-related functioning.

You may qualify for disability if you have significant cognitive decline that keeps you from working for at least a year.

Many parents wonder whether their child who has been diagnosed with a learning disability will qualify for disability benefits through the SSI program.

Dyslexia, also called developmental reading disorder (DRD), is broadly defined as a learning disability that affects a person’s reading comprehension.

SSI disability benefits may be available for children who have severe limitations as a result of ADHD or ADD.

If you've suffered a traumatic brain injury that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

Written by a psychiatrist, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability covers how to get disability for dozens of different types of cognitive problems.

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