Anxiety Disorder
As the Basis of a Claim for Social
Security Disability or Long Term Disability Benefits
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What is an Anxiety Disorder?
An anxiety disorder is a severe mental illness. Unlike the anxiety or fear that you might experience before a test, an anxiety disorder can put its victim into such a state of distress that it can disrupt the normal course of his/her life.
There are several recognized categories of anxiety disorders they include, Obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, such as fear of heights, or insects. The last category of anxiety disorders is a general anxiety perhaps provoked by nothing.
What are the Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder?
Some hints that you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder may include: Feelings of panic, fear, uneasiness, nightmares, obsessive behaviors such a repeatedly washing ones hands, problems sleeping, an inability to be still and calm, nausea, muscle tension, dizziness.
How is an Anxiety Disorder treated?
Antidepressants have proven effective in treating many types of anxiety disorders. Other anti-anxiety drugs include Valium, Ativan and Xanax.
There are additional methods for treatment of anxiety disorders such as psychotherapy, and hypnosis.
Can an Anxiety Disorder form the basis for my Social Security or Long Term Disability Claim?
Yes. Disability claims are based on the restrictions and functional limitations that a person has a result of their medical condition. This requires proof of the disability.
Nevertheless, in order to successfully pursue a claim for your Social Security Disability benefits, it will be necessary to establish a pattern regarding your debilitating disease that will be apparent to the Social Security Administration when they review your case.
Documenting Your Disability
It is important to document how this debilitating medical condition impacts makes you unable to perform a job and function normally in your daily life. This will be helpful in conveying what kind of impact this condition is having on you and how functionally limited you are.
Help from Your Doctors and Health Care Providers
Arguably the most essential way to prove your disability is through the opinions of your health care providers that are backed up by medical records. Based on our experience, we will be able to get the cooperation and support you need from your doctors / health care providers.
Conclusion
At The Rosenblum Law Firm, we understand how hard it is to deal with this confusing and time-consuming system, especially when you are simultaneously dealing with a serious illness as an anxiety disorder.
We have helped many other clients in the successful pursuit of their disability claims and we can help you, too. Please call us at 1-866-634-9849 or email us by clicking here.