Do you know that certain mental health conditions qualify for filing a Social Security disability claim? In Cincinnati, OH, the Social Security disability (SSD) law firm of David W. Kapor & Associates has more than 30 years experience in helping individuals obtain benefits for their physical and mental impairments. Here, an SSD lawyer discusses mental health diagnoses that support a claim for disability benefits.

The following diagnoses are among many for which individuals file Social Security disability claims:

• Major Depressive Disorder: Often called clinical depression, Major Depressive Disorder produces symptoms every day for at least two weeks, such as alterations in a person’s eating and sleeping habits and their ability to concentrate. Other symptoms include feeling worthless, guilty, sad, or suicidal.
• Bipolar Disorder: Known as manic depression, this condition brings on periods of extreme highs and lows. Symptoms include racing thoughts, inability to sleep, extreme talkativeness, and participating in conduct that puts the individual at risk, such as drugs, alcohol, or sexual activity. Symptoms can sometimes be so severe that affected individuals need hospital care.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: This condition affects individuals who have been in military combat and non-combat service. It also occurs in victims or witnesses of trauma, such as sexual abuse, exposure to death, or catastrophic accidents. Symptoms include emotional numbness, avoidance, flashbacks, and nightmares.

At David W. Kapor & Associates, experienced, compassionate SSD lawyers will guide you through the claim process. They know the difficulties in proving these claims, so they work closely with you and your team of mental health professionals to get all the information required. You can count on this Social Security disability law firm to provide you with vigorous, effective and compassionate representation. 

Get the help you need to address your mental health diagnoses. Contact David W. Kapor & Associates, in Cincinnati, OH. Visit their website for more information, and call (513) 721-2820 for your consultation appointment.