Areas of Practice

Giles and Associates services clients in the following areas. We have provided a brief description and resources to help you understand disability rules and eligibility requirements.

• Adult Disability
  If you have been unable to work for 12 consecutive months, it is possible you could qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
  See Adult Disability Start Kit
• Childhood Disability
  To be eligible for Child’s benefits, you and your family must fall within certain income and resource limitations. The criteria used in determining a child’s disability is naturally different than the criteria used for adults. Social Security uses a three step process that determines your functional abilities based on specific age categories.
  See Child Disability Start Kit
• Disabled Widow/Widower Benefits
  If you are 60 years old, you can collect benefits on your deceased spouse’s Social Security record. If you are disabled, not married, and at least 50 years old, you may be eligible for disability benefits on your spouse’s Social Security record. Dependent children under age 16 may also be eligible for benefits on the deceased spouse’s Social Security record.
  See Widows, Widowers & Other Survivors Qualifications
• Disabled Adult Children
  Disability must be established before age 22. Eligibility is not subject to the family income and resource limitations as found in Children under age 18 but rather it is paid on the Social Security account of a parent who is retired or disabled.
  See Adult Child Frequently Asked Questions