Tag Archives: depression
BIPOLAR DISORDER AND SSD BENEFITS
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that can be disabling. If your symptoms are severe enough that they keep you from working for 12 months or more, then you might be eligible for SSD and SSI benefits. Social Security Disability benefits are available for people who have paid into the disability system. Find… Read More »
DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR DEPRESSION – LISTING 12.04
Disability benefits for Depression are available under Listing 12.04 from the Social Security Administration. If your depression prevents you from working for over 12 months, then submit an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & SSI benefits. If you are unable to work, then you may be eligible for disability insurance. This is… Read More »
FIBROMYALGIA AND DISABILITY BENEFITS
DISABILITY BENEFITS AND FIBROMYALGIA Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that the Social Security Administration recognizes for purposes of disability benefits. You can obtain Social Security disability benefits from the SSA if you have Fibromyalgia and are unable to work. However, you must show that you have a medically determinable impairment. Likewise, you must prove… Read More »
MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS THE JUDGE MUST CONSIDER
HOW DOES THE JUDGE RATE MENTAL CONDITIONS AT DISABILITY HEARINGS? Mental Impairments are crucial to determining disability. At disability hearings, the ALJ must weigh the medical evidence. By “weigh” the evidence, he or she must determine which evidence to give the most credence too. For example, most SSA files contain evidence from the claimant’s… Read More »
APPLY FOR SSD BENEFITS WITH CANNON DISABILITY
IF YOU HAVE MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS SEEK HELP TO APPLY FOR SSD BENEFITS Apply for SSD benefits with our law firm, Cannon Disability Law. We understand you need to apply for benefits. But, the SSA’s application process is difficult to understand on your own. The SSA requires you to complete an application form, submit medical… Read More »
DEPRESSION CAN QUALIFY YOUR FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS
Depression can qualify you for disability benefits. Millions of people suffer from Depression, yet still manage to go to work and function in their daily lives. Many people are diagnosed with Depression or Bipolar Disorder, but their symptoms are controlled with medication. Therefore, they are able to work. When depressive symptoms become so severe… Read More »
ANXIETY DISORDER AND DISABILITY BENEFITS – LISTING 12.06
ANXIETY DISORDER AND THE INABILITY TO WORK Anxiety Disorder is a mental condition that can result in being unable to work. If you cannot work for over 12 months due to anxiety, then you may be eligible for disability benefits. Having some anxiety is normal. Anxiety is normal because it is a normal coping… Read More »
TIPS ON WINNING YOUR NEVADA MENTAL HEALTH CASE
NEVADA MENTAL CASE THAT SHOWS TREATING PHYSICIAN’S OPINION ARE DUE GREAT WEIGHT The Nevada case, Ryan v. Commissioner of Social Sec., 528 F.3d 1194 (9th Cir., 2008), is important for individuals who have a mental health disability. In the Ryan case, the ALJ disregarded the medical opinion of claimant’s Nevada treating mental health doctors…. Read More »
DISABILITY FOR SOMATIC DISORDER – LISTING 12.07
WHAT IS A SOMATIC DISORDER? Have you ever had physical pain and gone to the doctor, only to be told that there is no reason for your pain? If you feel physical pain every day and there is no objective reason for your pain, you may have a somatic disorder. Somatic disorders require a… Read More »
MENTAL ABILITIES YOU MUST HAVE TO PERFORM UNSKILLED WORK
There are certain mental abilities you must have in order to perform unskilled work. Unskilled work is the easiest form of work. For example, it is work that does not require much attention. It is also work that does not require you go to school. Likewise, it does not require you to learn work… Read More »
