Qualifying to Receive Benefits for Mental Disorders
Although mental disorders are not always apparent to others, they can produce serious, and even crippling effects on an individual's ability to function. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are available for people who unable to work because of a mental disorder or disability.
The Dowd Law Firm, located in Des Moines, Iowa, has over 15 years of experience handling SSDI and SSI claims and can help you receive the benefits to which you are entitled. Contact their firm online or call 888-653-4251 to schedule a free initial consultation with attorney Brian Dowd.
Mental Disorders That Qualify You to Receive SSDI and SSI Benefits
There are a wide variety of mental disorders that may qualify a person to receive SSDI and SSI payments. Sometimes it is a combination of mental and physical disorders that result in a disability. The mental impairments may include:
- Organic mental disorders, whether caused by injury, brain chemistry, or specific trauma, resulting in significant restriction in functioning
- Schizophrenia, paranoia and other psychotic disorders
- Affective disorders, including bi-polar, depression, and other mood disorders affecting sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, etc.
- Mental retardation limiting the ability to function independently.
- Anxiety disorder and panic attacks
- Somatoform disorder
- Personality disorder including borderline personality
- Autism and pervasive developmental disorder
Contact the Dowd Law Firm - Free Initial Consultation
If any of these mental disorders is keeping you from earning a proper living, the Dowd Law Firm can help you recover SSDI or SSI benefits. Contact the firm to schedule a free initial consultation and discuss your claim with a skilled attorney. The West Des Moines office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.