Anxiety SSDI Lawyer in AZ – Arizona Disability Lawyers

If you’re one of the millions of people who are suffering from anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks, it may be impossible for you to continue working. Our anxiety SSDI lawyers can help you receive disability benefits.

If you need help with a claim from lawyers with experience representing individuals with anxiety in AZ, you can contact the disability team at Pekas Smith. We offer 100% secure and confidential free consultations, and we’ll advocate on your behalf.

Our Arizona disability lawyers can:

• Explain the requirements for receiving SSDI benefits for anxiety
• Review your claim for disability benefits
• Prepare and file your application
• Represent you throughout the claims process, including through appeals and reconsideration

Anxiety is recognized as a disability and is eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. However, preparing a successful application isn’t easy. Our lawyers have helped more than 10,000 people with disability claims. To see how we may assist you, contact our team to discuss your case.

Anxiety and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

Does SSDI recognize anxiety as a disability?

In the United States, the SSDI Blue Book classifies anxiety as a mental disorder that may prevent a person from engaging in employment that is considered substantial gainful activity. A person with a qualifying anxiety disorder and enough work credits may receive disability benefits.

What is an anxiety disorder for SSDI?

The Social Security Administration defines anxietydisorder as a mental disorder characterized by excessive anxiety, worry, apprehension, and fear. It may include avoiding certain feelings, activities, places, or people.

Signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder for the purposes of SSDI include:

• Restlessness
• Trouble concentrating
• Hyper-vigilance
• Muscle tension
• Sleep disturbance or insomnia
• Fatigue
• Panic attacks
• Obsessive-compulsive behavior
• Ruminations on safety concerns
• Somatic complaints

What anxiety disorders may qualify a person for Social Security Disability Insurance?

To obtain SSDI for anxiety, the qualifying individual may have any of the following diagnoses:

• Social anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Agoraphobia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders are discussed in section 12.06 of the Social Security Blue Book Listing of Impairments. Post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related stressor disorders are discussed separately in section 12.15.

Proving You Qualify for Anxiety-Related Disability Benefits

To qualify for anxiety-related disability benefits, a person must prove that they have an anxiety disorder and that it impacts their ability to work. Lawyers at Pekas Smith who specialize in anxiety claims can walk you through the following steps.

Proving an Anxiety Disorder

To prove that you have an anxiety-related mental health condition, you may show that you have an anxiety disorder, a panic disorder, agoraphobia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Anxiety disorder has several characterizations, including restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, or sleep disturbance.

Panic disorder or agoraphobia is proven by panic attacks and a persistent concern or worry about panic attacks. It may also be shown by a disproportionate fear of at least two distinct social situations, like being in a crowd, outside of your home, or in open spaces.

Obsessive-compulsive behavior is characterized by involuntary, time-consuming preoccupations or repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety.

Proving Your Anxiety Disorder Prevents You From Working

Once you prove that you have a qualifying mental health disorder, you must show evidence that it prevents you from maintaining gainful employment. There are two ways to show the impact of your anxiety on your ability to work.

First, you may show evidence of an extreme limitation in the ability to process information, interact with others, manage oneself, or maintain pace.

Second, you may also show that your anxiety disorder is serious and persistent, having existed for two years or more, with an ongoing medical treatment history and minimal ability to adapt to changes in your environment.

If you meet these qualifications, you may receive disability benefits for anxiety. If not, you may still receive benefits by showing how your medical condition is equal to the impairments listed in the Blue Book by definition.

For any anxiety SSDI application, the medical records required are significant. An anxiety disability lawyer at our law office can assist you with preparing the medical evidence necessary to support your claim and earn SS income.

Consultations Available – Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer in AZ

You can talk to a SSDI lawyer in AZ who specializes in representing individuals with anxiety at Pekas Smith Disability Attorneys. We are committed to offering skilled, convenient, and compassionate representation for clients needing legal help with disability claims.

Virtual and phone consultations are welcome. We are happy to provide whatever accommodation will make your consultation easier and more beneficial.

Contact our expert SSDI anxiety lawyers today for your free consultation and learn more about how our law office can assist you.

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