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Is it possible to collect disability if you have Bipolar Disorder and are unable to hold a job? |
Is it possible to collect disability if you have Bipolar Disorder and are unable to hold a job? Absolutely. I am on SSDI and SSI, and Medi-care. My manic depression began as post-partum depression. I live in CA. It took me 2 months, from beginning to end to receive my benefits. You do NOT collect more than 1 year retroactive payments. If you have kids, they will qualify for SSI, which is welfare from the Feds. You will NOT qualify for food stamps. You will qualify for low income housing. You do NOT need an attorney. If you have a good psychiatrist, the proper diagnosis, and the documentation that Social Security requires, then there should be no problem. You can also work, and still collect benefits. Don't let uninformed people deter you from getting the right information. Contact Social Security and ask your Doctor to help you. Source(s): Personal Experience i would say yes, at least in Canada you can, go for it, no harm in trying, they can only say yes or no, good luck to you!! I believe depression is considered something you can collect disability for so I would say so. You would need to be followed by a doctor and most likely a psychiatrist to sign the forms etc. I assume you are being followed by someone so they would most likely know. To be honest you will probably be denied at first. But don't get disappointed most people are. You can appeal that decision- and it is also helpful if you get a lawyer that deals with disability-- for example: Binder & Binder- that is all they do. Be prepared to have a doctor also say you are unable to work because of this disorder. I have heard that Bipolar Disorder is reason for disability, but don't know. I broke my back, THEN was diagnosed with BP, and I was denied the first time. When I re-applied, I had OCD, anxiety disorder, PTSD to add to it, and I got it. Disability is not the easiest to prove, as it shouldn't be. But when a person works all of their life and pays into SS, then it should be there when it is truly needed. I"ll get off the band wagon right now. HA I believe you can...contact your nearest Social Security office... I think you can apply online or call 1-800-772-1213 |
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