Sarcoidosis is a rare condition characterized by the formation of small lumps of inflamed tissue called granulomas. It can occur at any time of life and affect people of all ethnic backgrounds, though it is more frequent in African American and Scandinavian adults...
SSD – Social Security Disability Benefits For Mental Conditions
The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale
All disability claims require medical evidence to prove that a medical impairment prevents a claimant from working. For claims based on mental health impairments such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety, medical records may often refer to...
SSDI benefits for mental impairments
Most people already know that physical disabilities can make it hard to find and maintain employment. However, the role that mental health plays in holding down a job is often overlooked. Some individuals may not even realize that it is possible to secure Social...
Paranoid personality disorder often hinders work abilities
While almost everyone has had a sense of mistrust or suspicion at some point in their lives, some individuals continually have these feelings. In fact, the paranoia they feel can take over their lives and make it difficult to function on a daily basis. When the...
Living with bipolar disorder? You may qualify for SSDI
Living with a mental illness can affect each person with an illness differently. Even if two people have the same or similar diagnoses, it does not mean that the condition will affect them both in the same way. As a result, someone with bipolar disorder may be able to...
Can I get disability for depression?
The word depression is thrown around a lot these days. Many misuse the term to describe any time they are feeling disappointed or sad about something. However, if you suffer from a depressive disorder, you know that the condition is far more than just feeling blue. It...
Are SSDI approvals for mental health conditions down?
May is Mental Health Awareness month. While mental health and the many stigmas that are often associated with certain conditions have been more of a focus in recent years, there is still a long way to go before individuals fully understand how mood disorders, memory...
An Anxiety Disorder Can Have Paralyzing Effects
While mental health has received a greater focus lately, many people in Minnesota and elsewhere still do not fully understand how certain mental illnesses can affect a person's life. If someone experiences anxiety over certain situations, others may simply think the...
3 potential causes of mental disorders
The first thing that people must understand about mental disorders is that those who have these disorders did not cause them. They are being affected by them, just like any other disease, but they have no control over whether or not they have the disorder. It can...
What can trigger a panic attack?
If you suffer from panic attacks or have been diagnosed with panic disorder, you know how serious these episodes can be. When you're having one, your anxiety is higher than it has ever been. You may feel like you can barely breathe or think. It's hard to reign in your...
Obtaining Disability Benefits with a History of Drug Addiction or Alcoholism
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in many disability cases is the issue of alcohol or drug abuse. The Social Security Administration is clear that neither alcohol or drug abuse on their own constitute severe impairments that qualify individuals for disability...
PTSD and Disability Benefits
According to the Mayo Clinic, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event, either experienced or witnessed. Some symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts...
The Third Step in a Social Security Disability Case
The definition of disability is the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medical determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous...
The Pandemic, Treatment Gaps, and Disability
The ongoing pandemic has created a difficult situation for many individuals with chronic conditions who have pending disability claims.Remember that disability cases are built on consistent medical treatment. The more providers you see and the more treatment you...
Covid-19, Autoimmune Disorders, and Disability
After two months of pandemic lockdowns around the country, many states are now allowing businesses to reopen, albeit with new social distancing policies.This has put many workers, particularly those with autoimmune disorders, in a bind.A common refrain I see on social...
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