Every job has its demands, but living with bipolar disorder can add another layer of difficulty. The fluctuating symptoms you experience often put your job at risk. If bipolar disorder is making it challenging to maintain employment, you may be eligible for Social...
Mental Impairments
Does my mental disability qualify me for SSDI?
As of 2021, the Social Security Administration reported 9.2 million people received Social Security Disability benefits. Some of these people qualified due to a mental disability. To determine if your mental disability qualifies you for SSDI, it is essential to...
Is my mental impairment “serious and persistent” for disability?
Impairments that prevent Californians from working can radically alter their lives. In these cases, Social Security Disability may be a viable option. Many cases, however, are not easily diagnosed and it can be hard for the patient to convince the Social Security...
Can I receive SSD for depression?
Millions of Americans suffer from depression, which causes anxiety, fatigue and several other symptoms that make it difficult for them to go to work. For some, the depression is so debilitating that they are unable to keep a job altogether. Social Security Disability...
What evidence will I need to prove a mental disability?
A San Diego resident with a mental condition surely realizes the daily struggle dealing with it is. Just like a physical illness, injury or other ailment, a mental condition can make it difficult if not impossible for a person to find work. The person may need to find...
Autism spectrum disorder and disability benefits
Autism spectrum disorder is a mental disorder that affects California residents in a variety of different ways. There are different ranges to the autism spectrum, and in some cases, people with autism spectrum disorder may qualify for Social Security disability...