If you are considering filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a mental health issue, it is important to know that the Social Security Administration usually will not approve your initial claim without a record of treatment by a qualified doctor or mental health physician. Many mental, psychological and emotional disorders qualify for disability benefits, but none are automatic. In fact, getting a claim approved for an emotional or psychological disability can become one of the most complicated types of claims, because of the subjective nature of the symptoms and impairments.
If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Ohio who is filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits or appealing a denied claim for an emotional or psychological disability or impairment, Berger and Green is ready to help. We know what the SSA is looking for in a successful claim, and we don't give up until every option and strategy has been applied. We have helped many thousands of people receive the benefits award they are counting on.
The SSA 'Blue Book' list of mental and development disorders includes:
- Low IQ, mental retardation
- Schizophrenic, paranoid and other psychotic disorders
- Affective disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder
- Alzheimer's
- Anxiety-related disorders including panic attacks
- Somatoform (physical symptoms) disorders
- Personality disorders
- Autistic disorder
Your Case Is as Important to Us as It Is to You
We know what it means to you and your family to get your SSDI or SSI claim approved. When we prepare your claim, we go beyond the medical evidence. We tell the human story of how your impairment has affected your life and your ability to support yourself. You will never feel as if you are just another file number at Berger and Green. We take pride in treating our clients with respect and dignity through every step of the process.
Experienced Pennsylvania Psychological Disability Benefits Claim Lawyer
From our main office in Pittsburgh, our attorneys provide SSDI and SSI services for clients throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced Pittsburgh emotional disability lawyers today. There are no fees if your claim is not approved.
