4 Ways Mental Illness is Assessed in a New York Social Security Disability Case

If you have been diagnosed with a mental disorder you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. You should immediately consult with a Brooklyn Social Security disability lawyer who can help determine your eligibility.

There are 4 ways a mental disorder is assessed in a New York Social Security disability case: 

• Activities of daily living - whether you are able to competently handle activities such as shopping, cleaning, personal grooming and hygiene.
• Social functioning - the ability to appropriately and effectively interact with family, friends, neighbors and others with whom you come into contact.
• Concentration, pace or persistence - do you have the ability to sustain focused concentration and attention for work-related tasks.
• Episodes of decompensation - in other words, the inability to maintain defense mechanisms in response to stress which then require increased treatment or removal from the situation.  

Within each of these 4 areas of assessments are certain criteria that must be met. A Brooklyn Social Security disability lawyer can evaluate your case to determine if you meet the criteria.

If you are a New York resident suffering with a mental disorder you may be able to receive Social Security disability benefits. A Brooklyn Social Security disability lawyer can help with your case.

Contacting a Brooklyn Social Security Disability Lawyer 

Before you file your Social Security disability claim, be sure to take advantage of this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim. Contact a Brooklyn Social Security disability lawyer at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for help in building your disability claim - 1-800-976-4904.