For tax purposes to be considered disabled:What Is Permanent and Total Disability? A person is permanently and totally disabled if both 1 and 2 below apply. He or she can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition. A qualified physician determines that the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can be expected to result in death.Source: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040sr

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Are there specific requirements to meet for a child to be considered disabled? My son has a genetic condition, we're in the process of applying to SSDI

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For tax purposes to be considered disabled:

What Is Permanent and Total Disability?

A person is permanently and totally disabled if both 1 and 2 below apply.

He or she can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
A qualified physician determines that the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can be expected to result in death.

Source: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040sr

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For tax purposes to be considered disabled:

What Is Permanent and Total Disability?

A person is permanently and totally disabled if both 1 and 2 below apply.

He or she can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
A qualified physician determines that the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can be expected to result in death.

Source: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040sr