How can Bi-Polar disorder be proven for disability benefits?

When it comes to disability compensation, bipolar disorder falls alongside other mental health conditions. The Social Security Administration does understand that those who have this condition, and others like it, may be unable to work. Those who can show proof that they are unable to work, even if work is adjusted to meet their needs, may be able to obtain disability benefits. Proving this may be difficult, which is why it is advisable for individuals to use an attorney to file such claims.

Applying for Disability for Bipolar

In order for the individual with bipolar to obtain benefits, he or she must qualify under the Listing of Impairments for the condition. For mental health, use section 12.04 which addresses affective disorders, including those like bipolar condition.

In order to meet these qualifications, the individual must meet the following and have depressive syndrome that is characterized by at least four of these symptoms:

• Decreased energy
• Sleep disturbances
• Anhedonia or a loss of interest in activities the individual once enjoyed
• Feelings of guilt
• Thoughts of suicide
• Paranoid thinking or delusions
• Appetite changes showing weight changes.

In addition, the individual must show manic symptoms including at least three of these:

• Hyperactivity
• Decreased need to sleep
• Distractibility
• Flight of ideas
• Pressure of speech
• A self esteem that is elevated
• Delusions, paranoid thinking or hallucinations
• Engaging in risky activities

To prove your case, hire an attorney. The attorney can help to assure that you are able to qualify for disability compensation. An attorney can also help you to overturn a previous ruling on the case.