Title: Top 5 Reasons Why Mental Illness Disability Claims Are Denied | Social Security Law Center
Headings: Top 5 Reasons Why Mental Illness Disability Claims Are Denied
Top 5 Reasons Why Mental Illness Disability Claims Are Denied
Why are mental illness disability claims susceptible to denial?
How can I improve the chances of winning my mental illness claim?

Content: that discuss how your mental illness is impairing your ability to function and work
Your own personal account of your condition and functional limitations
The more evidence you can collect and give the SSA, the better. Noncompliance with treatment regimen. A determination as disabled for a mental disorder is contingent on compliance to treatment. You must receive and stick to your treatment protocols (e.g., prescriptions and counseling) for the SSA to consider you disabled. Failure to seek out and comply with treatment from your regular doctor, psychiatrist, and/or other mental health provider for your mental disorder will result in a denial or cause the SSA to shut off disability benefits. Poor care from mental health providers. Not all mental health care professionals provide the same standard of care. If you are receiving suboptimal care, not only could it impede your healing and quality of life, but it could also hinder your claim. Your physician should regularly evaluate you, explain treatment options, keep a watchful eye on how you respond to treatments, and then adjust accordingly. She should also maintain thorough notes in your file about your condition and limitations to share with the SSA.