Vanessa A
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It depends. In order to claim a child as disabled, they must be deemed by a Dr as being totally and permanently unable to engage in gainful employment for at least a year or can lead to death. 

 

If they are able to engage in gainful employment, then no, you cannot claim them as a disabled dependent. 

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