Depression, Manic Depression and Bipolar, Part 2

Written on June 6, 2009

If you suffer from any of the conditions associated with Depression, Manic Depression or Bipolar syndrome that we previously discussed there is a second part to the legal test that you must prove in order to win your claim for Houston Social Security Disability Benefits. If you do not meet the criteria we previously covered, then suffering from any of these conditions is legally irrelevant.

In order to pass the second step of the test for Houston Social Security Disability, your depress, manic depression, or bipolar syndrome must result in at least two of the following:

  1. Marked restriction of activities of daily living; or
  2. Marked difficulties in maintaining social functioning; or
  3. Marked difficulties in maintaining concentration, persistence, or pace; or
  4. Repeated episodes of decompensation, each of extended duration.

If you do not meet any of these criteria, there is still a third strategy for qualifying for Texas Social Security Disability Benefits. We will cover this final strategy next time.

If your application for Houston Social Security Disability benefits has been denied in the last 60 days speak with a Houston Social Security Disability Lawyer today to see if you can win your case on appeal. And remember, there is no legal fee unless you win.

Related posts:

  1. Depression, Manic Depression and Bipolar, Part 3
  2. Depression, Manic Depression, and Bipolar Claims
  3. Schizophrenic, paranoid, and other psychotic disorders – Part 2