When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to a mental health condition, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may conduct a Mental Residual Functional Capacity (MRFC) assessment. This measures how well you can do work-related tasks...
Social Security's process for evaluating disabilities can vary based on the health issue. Sometimes, it is easy to determine if you will receive coverage, which may happen for physical disabilities posing visible impairments. Other times, the process could be more...
As people age, the risk of cognitive impairments increases, bringing challenges that can impact their daily lives. One of the most common suspects for cognitive impairment is dementia. Dementia is a debilitating condition that significantly affects a person’s ability...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...