Michigan Mental Impairment Disability Attorney
Handling Emotional & Mental Disorder Cases with Care
As medical science continues to advance, we are learning that mental and cognitive conditions such as depression, severe anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD, and autism can be just as debilitating as serious physical conditions. If you are suffering a mental or cognitive impairment that is preventing you from working, you could qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process of obtaining those benefits, however, can be very challenging and complicated.
At Adler Firm, PLLC, our Michigan mental impairment disability attorney can help you obtain Social Security Disability benefits for mental and emotional disorders. We have more than 30 years of experience, so we can effectively walk you through the entire Social Security process. We will help you understand the steps in the process and help you obtain compensation to provide for yourself and your family. Call us at or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. From our offices in Traverse City and Detroit, we represent people across Michigan.
Contact us online or by phone for a free consultation at (888) 966-9524. With legal services in English and Spanish, we strive to be as accessible as possible.
What Qualifies as a Mental Health Disability/Mental Impairment?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a strict definition of “disability,” and for you to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, your mental impairment needs to render you disabled according to this definition. This means that your impairment has to be “permanent,” which means it is expected to last more than a year (or has already lasted more than a year) or is expected to result in death. The impairment also needs to be disabling, meaning that you cannot do any substantial gainful employment because of the impairment.
According to the SSA, the following categories contain mental impairments that could qualify you for benefits:
- Organic mental disorders
- Schizophrenic, paranoid, and other psychotic disorders
- Affective disorders
- Mental retardation
- Anxiety-related disorders
- Somatoform disorders
- Personality disorders
- Substance addiction disorders
- Autistic disorder and other pervasive developmental disorders
There are many examples and limitations regarding these different categories of mental disorders. Our attorney works with Social Security issues on a daily basis, so we are experienced and prepared to give you the best chances of obtaining the benefits you need.
Do not wait to investigate your options. With offices in Traverse City and Detroit, we’re here to help. To speak with a mental impairment benefits lawyer from the firm, call or contact us online.
Speak with a professional and compassionate Michigan mental impairment disability attorney today and call (888) 966-9524.
