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: 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. 4. Lots of people try to apply for benefits without receiving any true treatment. A family doctor prescribing anti-depressants doesn’t count as getting treatment. 5. Not taking prescribed medication is another common reason for denial.