When you have been involved in a traumatic event, it can change everything about how you live your life. For some people, the development of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) makes matters even worse. You may have symptoms like recurring flashbacks to the event, severe anxiety or panic attacks, insomnia, and even physical ailments that are associated. Needless to say, all of these symptoms can inhibit your ability to maintain a job and support yourself.
The Social security Administration (SSA) does recognize PTSD as a condition that can qualify some individuals for Social Security Disability (SSD). However, winning your claim for benefits may not be easy. Here is a look at some of the things that can help your chances.
Your PTSD is considered a long-term condition.
The majority of cases of PTSD are temporary; they gradually get better as time passes since the incident. However, this is not always the case. Some individuals have PTSD so severe after a traumatic event that the illness sticks with them for many years. If you have just been diagnosed with PTSD, it may be harder for you to win your claim, but if you have been dealing with the issue for a long time and your doctor believes you will have long-term issues and documents that notion, you could have better chances of getting approved.
Your PTSD affects you greatly at least once a week.
PTSD symptoms can come in go. Some people have consistent anxiety and symptoms, but the majority of people will be triggered by certain things that remind them of the traumatic event. For example, someone who has PTSD due to being involved in a shooting incident may see their symptoms triggered by loud noises that sound like gunshots. The SSA will be looking at if you have panic attacks or sudden intense apprehension on a frequent basis.
Your PTSD limits your ability to live a normal life.
Maybe you have stopped attending social outings, lost your job, and given up a lot of things you used to enjoy. Becoming withdrawn is a common side effect of PTSD, and it is definitely something that can affect your functional capacity to support yourself. If you have become withdrawn or prefer to isolate yourself in your home, make sure your treating psychiatrist or physician documents your feelings and talk to your social security lawyer about your feelings so they can be brought up in your case.
Share23 September 2019
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