Mental Disorders

Disability Benefits for Patients with Mental Disorders

Social Security Disability benefits are not only available to people who suffer from physical illnesses and disorders, but are also available to people with diagnosed mental disorders. It is critical that you understand your right to benefits if the mental disorder you suffer from leaves you unable to cope with daily work-related and personal tasks.

Attorney Marjorie Drake has been helping individuals with physical and mental disorders seek Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for the past 25 years. Her experience and knowledge in this area are extensive and this allows her to educate clients on their rights. Located in Hartford, Connecticut, she offers a free initial consultation so clients can speak with her directly about the potential for their case. Contact her office today to schedule your appointment.

Disability is not always caused by physical illnesses or conditions. If you are unable to work at all due to the mental disorder from which you suffer, you may be entitled to SSD benefits. Many different types of mental disorder diagnoses result in a patient qualifying for SSD, including:

Depression
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Schizophrenia
Organic brain dysfunction (resulting from a traumatic brain injury or TBI)
Bipolar disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A variety of situations can lead to the development of PTSD, such as being the victim of a violent crime or being deployed overseas with the military. Regardless of the situation that lead to the PTSD diagnosis, you may be able to seek SSD benefits if the PTSD leaves you unable to work and to properly function in a work environment.

Chronic Pain and Depression

People who suffer from chronic pain may also suffer from depression. Many studies have shown a link between these two conditions. If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, such as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue, you may be able to obtain SSD benefits.

Contact Attorney Marjorie Drake

To learn more about how individuals with mental disorders may qualify for disability benefits, contact lawyer Marjorie Drake for a free initial consultation. She represents clients located throughout Hartford and the Farmington Valley, in addition to people in New Haven and New Britain.