Indianapolis Social Security disability claimants may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if they suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may be caused by a traumatic event that an individual experiences either once or on a continuous basis. This disorder may be very severe and may cause long term psychological problems.
Often individuals with PTSD will experience the following:
- The individual may relive the traumatic event sometimes as nightmares or flashbacks;
- The person may become hyper aroused;
- May avoid any contact with stimuli that reminds the person of the traumatic event; or
- The person may feel numb emotionally.
These are only a few samples of symptoms an individual with PTSD may experience and the symptoms may include various other disabling conditions.
Recently, many veterans have returned from active duty with a diagnosis of PTSD. While the Veterans Administration (VA) may find a veteran disabled due to PTSD, it does not mean the Social Security Administration (SSA) will automatically find that same person disabled due to PTSD.
Although, medical findings by the VA should be taken into consideration by the SSA when determining disability.
The SSA does recognize PTSD as a disabling condition and disability benefits may be obtained with thorough medical documentation by your health care provider. The SSA generally looks at post traumatic stress disorder as an anxiety disorder. If the PTSD claimant meets the SSA's criteria for mental disorders, he/she may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott D. Lewis has experience in representing claimants with mental disorders. If you would like a free consultation with Scott Lewis, please call (317) 423-8888.
