Disability Attorney Akron
Social Security Benefits for Severe Depression
Depression is an equal opportunity condition. Anyone can suffer from it. And anyone can be prevented from working and supporting themselves because of it. But not just any law firm has what it takes to help you obtain disability benefits for depression and other mental conditions.
Where can you find the experience and knowledge you need? You can find it at the Ohio Social Security Disability law firm of Shifrin Newman Smith Inc.
If we don't win, you don't pay any attorney fee. It's just that simple. For a free consultation with an attorney, call 877-230-5500 or contact us online.
Help your own cause. One of the problems with depression is that it often keeps people from doing things like seeking medical treatment, or following their doctor's advice or taking medications as prescribed. If the Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at your record and sees these kinds of issues, you might have a very hard time getting approved.
Government Listings for Mental Impairments
Mental disorders are covered in sections 12.00 (adults) and 112.00 (children) of the SSA's impairment listings. Depression (considered an affective disorder) is on the list, as are a number of other common conditions, including:
- Bipolar disorder
- Anxiety-related disorders
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Personality disorders
- Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia, et al.)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Mental retardation
- Autism
Working With Your Doctor
Obtaining disability benefits for depression or any other type of mental impairment isn't easy. You have to have a minimum number of defined symptoms. Your ability to function has to be severely impaired in more than one way. You have to have a diagnosis that your depression has kept you, or will keep you, from working or earning too much money for at least one year.
Our attorneys know what it takes to succeed and will work with your doctor to make sure that your condition is properly described and documented.
If We Don't Win, You Don't Pay Any Attorney Fees. It's Just That Simple.
Our offices are located in Akron, Cleveland and Toledo, and our lawyers help people throughout the state of Ohio.
If we can't help you by recovering benefits, you don't have to pay an attorney fee. There is absolutely no risk. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. To schedule a free consultation, call 877-230-5500 or contact us online.
