Helping those suffering from depression obtain Social Security Disability
Depression can be so severe that it keeps you out of work. If you have tried medications and therapy and still cannot work, you may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits.
You can be approved for benefits for any medical condition
Depression is a mood disorder and is listed as a specific impairment in the Social Security Administration's impairment listing manual. You can be approved for SSD benefits based on any medical condition, mental impairment, physical disability or diagnosis, regardless of whether that condition is specifically listed as impairment by the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration focuses on your residual functional capacity - what you are able to do and what you are not able to do.
While many people will be approved for disability benefits based on medical conditions included in the SSA impairment listing manual, many more will be approved based on consideration for their current limitations, age, educational level and past work experience.
Symptoms of severe depression
To qualify for SSD or SSI because of severe depression you must have medical records showing your symptoms of depression and the effect that they have had on your life. Symptoms of depression include sleeplessness, fatigue, loss of appetite, loss of interest, sadness, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, psychomotor agitation, feelings of guilt or worthlessness and difficulty concentrating.
Depression can affect your ability to do your job
All of the above symptoms can inhibit your ability to do your job and limit your activities of daily living. You may have difficulty functioning socially and the fatigue may be preventing you from doing your job.
Get the facts about Social Security Disability and Depression
Call the attorneys at Berger and Green to discuss your Social Security Disability Claim. Is it time to apply for benefits? Should you appeal your disability denial? Do I need an attorney? Get the answers to these questions today, call Berger and Green 1-888-572-1164.
