Social Security Disability Information Center

Social Security Disability and Mental Impairments

August 21, 2009

Indiana Social Security Claimants attempting to get disability benefits for mental impairments should be aware of the criteria the Social Security Administration (SSA) may look at when evaluating their claim. The SSA evaluation of a disability on the basis of a mental disorder is based on the following: Documentation of a medically determinable impairment(s); Degree […]

Social Security Benefits for Disabled Children

August 20, 2009

A child under age 18 can qualify if he or she meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability for children, and if his or her income and resources fall within the eligibility limits. The requirements for children can differ from adults. Since children do not have a work history, the funds for children with […]

Social Security Disability and Bipolar Disorder

August 12, 2009

Indiana residents who suffer with Bipolar Disorder often find themselves in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) when attempting to get their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes the existence of Bipolar Disorder in their “Listing of Impairments” under listing 12.04 Affective […]

Social Security Disability Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

July 29, 2009

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a degenerative condition where the median nerve in the wrist area is compressed causing inflamation or swelling of the tissue. This can result in the nerve being pinched and symptoms can include: pain weakness in the hand and forearm wrist and hand numbness a burning sensation decreased ability to grasp […]

Obtaining Disability Benefits with a Completed Residual Functual Capacity Assessment

July 28, 2009

A Social Security disability claimant’s Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) is the most that he/she may do despite their limitations. The RFC Assessment is a form completed by a health care provider that states a claimant’s limitations caused by the impairment(s) that affect the claimant in a work setting. This form can be very beneficial in […]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Indiana Social Security Disability Benefits

July 27, 2009

Indianapolis Social Security disability claimants may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if they suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD may be caused by a traumatic event that an individual experiences either once or on a continuous basis. This disorder may be very severe and may cause long term psychological problems. Often individuals […]