Title: Social Security Benefits for Mental Illness | SSI Help
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Social Security Benefits for Mental Illness
Qualification for Social Security Benefits Due to Mental Illness
Mental-Vocational Allowance
Reasons for Getting Denied
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Content: There are plenty of reasons you can get denied by the SSA, and here are some of the most common. 1. One of the biggest reasons claims are denied is because the disability examiners are not trained psychiatrists and therefore do not have the skills needed to properly assess mental illnesses. This is why it’s so important to have proper and convincing documentation. 2. Often the notes of mental health professionals are unorganized and not very detailed. Getting good notes from your doctor on any mental health treatment you received will greatly help your case. 3. If the examiner thinks your condition hasn’t lasted a year or doesn’t expect it last a year your claim will be denied. This can be especially hard to overcome for people with bipolar disorder, because symptoms can come and go.