### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define aged, blind, or disabled individual?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1382c*, **aged, blind, or disabled individual** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A) is 65 years of age or older, is blind (as determined under paragraph (2)), or is disabled (as determined under paragraph (3)), and


(B)(i) is a resident of the United States, and is either (I) a citizen or (II) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing in the United States under color of law (including any alien who is lawfully present in the United States as a result of the application of the provisions of section 1182(d)(5) of title 8), or


(ii) is a child who is a citizen of the United States, and who is living with a parent of the child who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States assigned to permanent duty ashore outside the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1382c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED > Part A-Determination of Benefits**

