Yes, you can claim your brother as a dependent if you provide more than 50% of his support and he earned less than $4,150. Social Security generally does not count.
If he does not live with you, the benefit will be the $500 other Dependent Credit and the ability to claim any medical expenses you pay if you are itemizing your expenses.
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