My husband was recently diagnosed with depression/anxiety. He can work but can easily get over whelmed and starts getting depressed. Can he qualify for disability?
My husband was recently diagnosed with depression/anxiety. He can work but can easily get over whelmed and starts getting depressed. Can he qualify for disability?
Hi,
I have bipolar2 & generalized anxiety disorder. My Dr. says I can work just not under supervision. I'm out of work now for going on a month & applying for my short term disability. Should I even consider going for disability? He also put on my short term dis. that work worsened my condition. HELP! Oh. I've been in Intensive out/pat 2x , therapy since 09' , & I'm on 2 antidpressants , geodon for bipolar, & 2 anti anxiety meds (ativan & propananpol.)
In reply to Hi, by Goldie7 (not verified)
Hi there,
You may want to speak with your local social security office, you can find a listing of offices here:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/social-security-disability-loca…
I suffer from depression anxiety OCD lethargy. It's hard for me to work focus I have very low energy I also have social anxiety. I am afraid I could lose custody of my kids if I apply for Ssdi. I am divorced. I am capable of taking care of the kids.
In reply to I suffer from depression by Flo (not verified)
Hi Flo,
I am very sorry to hear that. I would recommend speaking to a disability rights advocate about your situation. Wishing you nothing but the best.
-Eric
My appeal decision came in and went to audit a month ago so they won't tell me decision or how long in audit. What does that mean
In reply to My appeal decision came in by Paula (not verified)
Hi Paula,
I really can't say what it means for your case, however it appears the SSA is reviewing your case. Every case is different so the audit may take varying amounts of time.
Thank you everyone for the informative posts. It is indeed helpful :)
Am I able to attend university while on disability?
In reply to Am I able to attend by Corey (not verified)
Hi Corey,
Yes you will be able to!
Best of Luck,
Eric
I lost my left eye from my abusive & molesting step dad when i was 3. I wore glasses all my life until the age of 14 then i switched to contacts until I became 18 and stopped wearing them. in 2014 i developed depression when i found out that my mother had been lying to me about what really happened and was denied in AZ SSA twice though the second time they messed up my paper work saying I had a spouse which i been single all my life. I moved to NJ with my boyfriend in 2015 and is in the process of applying 2017 again due to losing vision in my left eye now along with still suffering with depression.
In reply to I lost my left eye from my by antiqua (not verified)
Hi Antiqua,
I'm sorry to hear about that! Best of luck in the application process.
In reply to Hi Antiqua, by Bryan
thank you bryan, I just went to an eye expert and my vision is 20/100 with glasses and 20/50 without them meaning when i am not wearing them everything is a big blurr. the eye expert was confused saying i needed stronger glasses and that i should take them to get them redone. Does that mean I may qualify for ssi? I somehow have a feeling i will not win the case. is there a way to get a ssi lawyer for free until winning the case? because I do not have money to buy a ssi lawyer..
In reply to thank you bryan, I just went by antiqua (not verified)
Hi There,
Social Security lawyers are only paid if you win your case. You can speak to one if you fill out our Free Disability Evaluation:https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
I have severe depression and anxiety. My father and his dad had depression and my brother is bi-polar. The older I get the worse it gets. My boss is a bully and she is completely ruining my life. I go for help at our Guidance Center. I have been going now for 26 years. I just turned 60. I find that I have trouble writing and concentrating at work. I work with the public and have worked all my life. I have tried various medicines and I would be afraid to not take them. Now I have developed this anger that hits me where I feel like I am out of control and want to hit something like a wall or something. The older I get the more I feel my symptoms coming from what my dad always talked about. I wonder about SSI. If not if I could just make it 2 more years.
In reply to I have severe depression and by Sheri (not verified)
Hi Sheri,
I'm sorry to hear that! It's important to know that if you're currently working, you will not qualify for disability.
I have been recieving disability since 2013 i just went through my first review after waiting 4 months and they are stopping my benefits. Is is possible to appeal and win my case.
In reply to I have been recieving by Angie (not verified)
Hi Angie,
It is! You may want to file an appeal in your case.
Remember that a psychiatrist/psychologist will evaluate you to see if you are a danger to yourself or others. If he feels you are suicidal/major chronic depression -
In reply to Remember that a psychiatrist by Anonymous (not verified)
That is true. Thanks for sharing that with us.
I submitted an application for disability benefits in Nov '17. Yesterday, they canceled the doctor visit that they scheduled weeks ago based on psych profile that confirmed that I have MCI and anxiety disorder, among other things from another doctor. I'm 60.
My status now says this: A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application. A Social Security Representative may contact you directly if we need any additional documents or information.
I'm thinking this is a good omen and wondered what others think.
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