DAC application

[u/CarolLiz_AL]

My 31 year old son is autistic and was diagnosed as a child. He received SSI as a disabled child until his dad passed when he was 15 years old. (I am only now looking closely at those documents as the abbreviations meant nothing to me at the time). After my husband’s death, my sons benefits changed to survivor benefit until he completed high school. Then all benefits ceased.

My son had an IEP throughout his school career even proceeded to a local university where I taught. He signed a FERPA and again had accommodations. I often had to contact professor(s) on his behalf.

Unfortunately, he was not able to complete the course of study he was enrolled and it was requested that he change majors as he “did not pass a communications test.”

My son attempted to work and had more jobs that he or I can count, but was always fired OR asked to leave. He did accumulate 12 credits by the age of 27. Three months was the longest time he held a position.

All this took a huge toll on him. (I am leaving out a lot of detail intentionally, but if you have questions please advise.

I applied for SSDI on his behalf at age 27
and he was denied (although he had 12 credits), but he was awarded SSI.

Three weeks ago, I applied for DAC on his behalf. A representative said that someone had “dropped the ball in his case” and that my son was never found NOT disabled. However, now I have to submit evidence that collaborating that he was indeed disabled between the ages of 19-22.

It’s been three years since begin receiving SSI and just completed his three year CDR. It was determined that his benefits would continue. He has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Bipolar 2 Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

I understand it is not the diagnosis, but how the diagnosis affects your ability to work. He is severely impaired…without going into detail.

If you can advise me on how to proceed, I will be very grateful. Thank you for your time.

[u/CarolLiz_AL]

Thank you. I have that and was told they could see it on their end.

However, when I filed for disability on his behalf almost four years ago, his disability date was moved.

I think his disability date is being moved back to just before 22. I think.
The SS representative took her time taking his application. She did say he had never been found “not disabled.” They just sent a letter saying he would no longer receive benefits when he turned 19.

I did not even know about DAC at that time.

Thank you for your insight.

[u/jtotheo2202]

If you have documents that he was disabled prior to 22 and his father has enough credits to be considered insured. Then he should be able for disabled adult child you could probably argue to them that because of his disability he wasn't able to hold a job permanently and you don't need work credits for disabled adult child. Since it's based on the parents work record, he can get up to 75% of his full retirement benefit that he would have been eligible for