The Basics
The Basics
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Mental Illness and Social Security Disability
If you have a severe mental illness that keeps you from working full-time, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI.
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Evidence Social Security Requires for Mental Disabilities
What you need to submit to Social Security to get disability for a psychiatric or psychological illness.
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Mental Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in a Disability Claim
A mental RFC is used to see if you can perform complex, detailed, or simple tasks.
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Social Security's Psychiatric Review Technique Form
Social Security completes a PRTF form for every disability claim that involves a mental condition.
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How Difficult Is It to Get Disability for Mental or Emotional Conditions?
Less than four in ten readers with mood or anxiety disorders were approved for disability benefits.
How to Win Your Mental Illness Disability Claim
How to Win Your Mental Illness Disability Claim
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Mental Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) Assessment Form
Here is a mental RFC form for your doctor to fill out (a mental medical source statement).
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Reviewing Your Social Security Disability File Before an Appeal
To prepare for your appeal, request a copy of your disability file from Social Security and review it for errors.
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How Can Disability Lawyers Help With Mental Health Disability Claims?
Here's why it makes sense to hire a disability lawyer familiar with mental illness for your Social Security claim.
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Tips to Prepare for the Social Security Disability Mental Exam
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for the mental consultative examination.
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Will My GAF Score Affect Whether I Can Get Social Security Disability?
Your GAF score is just one piece of evidence Social Security will look at when deciding if you're disabled.
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Does Taking Any Medication Automatically Qualify You for Social Security Disability Benefits?
No medication will automatically qualify you for benefits, but taking your medications properly can help your claim.
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Getting Disability for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
You can receive disability benefits for PTSD if you can show Social Security that your symptoms heavily interfere with your life.
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How to Get Disability Benefits for an Anxiety Disorder
Those whose anxiety has a severe, negative impact on their lives and their ability to work and function socially may be able to get disability benefits.
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Social Security Disability and SSI for Depression
Learn about your chances of getting Social Security disability benefits based on depression.
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Getting Disability Benefits for Bipolar Disorder
If you have symptoms of mania such as hyperactivity and distractability that affect your functional abilities, you may be able to get disability benefits.
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Getting Disability Benefits (SSDI and SSI) for Autism
A disability applicant with a diagnosis of autism and limitations in communication or social functioning may be eligible for disability benefits.
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Children With ADHD or ADD: How to Get SSI Disability Benefits
To be eligible for SSI benefits based on ADHD or ADD, a child must have severe limitations that meet strict criteria. A diagnosis by itself isn't enough.
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Social Security Disability for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
If you're unable to work due to a TBI, you could qualify for disability benefits.
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Getting Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
If your multiple sclerosis is advanced, you have a good chance of getting approved for Social Security disability benefits.
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Can You Get Disability If You've Used Alcohol Or Drugs?
If your condition would improve if you quit drinking or using drugs, you won't be able to get Social Security disability benefit.
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Can Social Security Find Out About Drug Use When You Apply for Disability?
The SSA may see social or moderate drinking as contributing to all sorts of illnesses, especially mental illness.
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Will My GAF Score Affect Whether I Can Get Social Security Disability?
Your GAF score is just one piece of evidence Social Security will look at when deciding if you're disabled.
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Does Social Security Grant Disability Benefits for Borderline Personality Disorder?
If someone with BPD has so much trouble controlling behavior that keeping a job has become impossible, disability benefits may be available.
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Are Disability Benefits Available?
Children or teenagers with severe hostility, lack of impulse control, and impaired social functioning may qualify for SSI benefits.
