Social Security considers Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, delusions or paranoia under Listing 12.03.
If an individual meets or equals the severity of the Listing, he qualifies for Social Security disability benefits. Bear in mind, however, that most individuals will not meet or equal a Listing.
The Listings are very specific, details and require very severe impairments of long duration.
Failure to meet a listing does not necessarily mean that benefits cannot be won. An alternative approach would be to show that the combined restrictions of impairments prevent full-time work activity (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, or similar schedule).
It is helpful if evidence can be provided from either a psychiatrist (MD) or a licensed clinical psychologist, as opposed to a family doctor. The reason is simply that the Social Security regulations require that a specialist working in the area of his/her specialty be given more weight than a general practitioner.
Unfortunately, it is extremely unlikely that an individual would be able to pursue and win a claim without professional assistance, especially in this environment of declining awards. When seeking a Social Security disability advocate or representative, it is important to look for one with experience is adjudicating mental disabilities.
Disability Representation in North Alabama
Disability Representation in Nashville or Middle TN
If an individual meets or equals the severity of the Listing, he qualifies for Social Security disability benefits. Bear in mind, however, that most individuals will not meet or equal a Listing.
The Listings are very specific, details and require very severe impairments of long duration.
Failure to meet a listing does not necessarily mean that benefits cannot be won. An alternative approach would be to show that the combined restrictions of impairments prevent full-time work activity (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, or similar schedule).
It is helpful if evidence can be provided from either a psychiatrist (MD) or a licensed clinical psychologist, as opposed to a family doctor. The reason is simply that the Social Security regulations require that a specialist working in the area of his/her specialty be given more weight than a general practitioner.
Unfortunately, it is extremely unlikely that an individual would be able to pursue and win a claim without professional assistance, especially in this environment of declining awards. When seeking a Social Security disability advocate or representative, it is important to look for one with experience is adjudicating mental disabilities.
Disability Representation in North Alabama
Disability Representation in Nashville or Middle TN
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