Mental Health Conditions Can Qualify For Disability
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions can make consistent full-time work impossible. SSA will look for medical records and practical evidence showing how symptoms affect concentration, persistence, pace, social interaction, attendance, and adaptation.
Attorney David M. Shore has substantial experience with mental health disability claims and helps clients throughout Temecula and Southern California present these claims clearly.
Conditions We Commonly See
Our office helps with claims involving a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
- Bipolar disorder.
- Depression.
- Anxiety disorders.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.
- Somatic symptom and related disorders.
- Coexisting physical and mental health conditions.
What SSA Looks For
SSA evaluates treatment history, symptoms, medication effects, hospitalizations, therapy records, medical opinions, and the degree to which mental health symptoms limit work-related functioning. Consistency across the record can be important.
Bipolar Disorder Claims
Bipolar disorder claims often involve periods of instability, medication changes, side effects, depression, manic or hypomanic symptoms, and difficulty maintaining regular work attendance or pace. The claim should explain both severe episodes and ongoing limits between episodes.
Focused Help With Mental Health Claims
If a mental health condition keeps you from working, our office can help you understand what SSA will review and how to prepare the claim or appeal. Contact us for a free case evaluation.