When SSDI and Mental Health Collide | Breaking the Stigma Around Invisible Disabilities in 2026
Unlike a broken bone or a tumor, mental illness is invisible on an MRI. SSA relies heavily on psychiatric treatment records, therapy notes, and functional assessments: and when these are incomplete, your case gets weak.
SSDI for Mental Health Conditions: 2025 Evaluation Criteria
Mental health conditions account for approximately 30% of approved SSDI claims, making them a significant category of disabilities recognized by the Social Security Administration. In 2025, understanding how these conditions are evaluated is essential for applicants with psychiatric impairments. The SSA evaluates mental disorders under Section 12.00 of their Blue Book listing of impairments. The […]