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Mental Impairment May Result in Colorado Disability Benefits

When submitting a claim for Colorado disability benefits the majority of people apply due to physical injuries. However, most people don’t know that they can submit a claim if they have a history of psychiatric or psychological difficulties as well. Seeking treatment for any mental impairment is vital.

There are two matters on which Colorado Social Security Disability Claims and SSI disability claims are appraised. First is residual functional capacity; this is the capability or skills that someone still possesses in order to continue working at his job or to do some other type of work. The other is the ability to do work. As such, all impairments will be considered as the claim is assessed. This includes any mental impairment that can be proven. Of course, this can only be done through the medical documentation and treatment history.

All factors are taken into consideration as a claim is evaluated. For example, a person could apply for disability because he has severe diabetes. However, the case worker will also see that the claimant has been treated for depression as a result of the diabetes. As such, the case worker will be obliged to assemble further evidence regarding this aspect of the case. The more evidence gathered, the more likely the disability claim will be granted.

If a person has no medical history of a mental impairment but is claiming it, he will most likely be sent for a consultation. This may involve a physical as well as various mental assessments. Although the social security administration pays for these tests, they will be performed by an independent doctor in order to determine one’s mental disability.

When a person is sent to these consultations, it is good news because it means that social security is investigating all of a claimant’s conditions. While the consultant’s opinion does carry some weight, unfortunately, a very few Colorado disability claims are won on the results of these comprehensive assessments. Social security may reason that the condition was not severe enough for the claimant to seek medical attention; therefore, it is not a factor in preventing him from working.

The simple fact is that a medical record of a person‘s history is the best proof of various conditions, mental or otherwise. This medical history should also be supported by a treatment record. If someone suffers from anxiety or depression, he should seek treatment immediately so medical records will be available when they are requested. The condition – its limitations, severity, and longevity – will then be investigated by the case worker, allowing for an informed decision regarding the claim.

If you have a mental impairment or any other physical disabilities and you have beenturned down for disability benefits in Colorado, seek the assistance of an experienced Colorado Springs social security attorney. The Law Offices of Robert J. Anderson will fight for you and help you obtain your social security benefits that you deserve, call today at (866) 254-1274.