Your mental disorder in this list category is "severe and persistent"; that is, you have medical records showing the disorder for at least 2 years, and there is evidence that:
Medical treatment, mental health treatment, psychosocial support, or an ongoing, highly structured environment that can reduce the signs and symptoms of your mental disorder; and
2. Marginal adjustment, where your ability to adapt to changes in list of contact numbers in philippines your environment or demands that are not part of your daily routine is minimal.
Depression can benefit from SSD
Your doctor's support will help you qualify for depression benefits
Part B deals with your symptoms and needs to be included in your treatment records. Treatment records are written by your psychologist or doctor. Your doctor must write about how severe your symptoms are. The same goes for Part C rules when testifying for a judge. You will need records showing two years of treatment. Also, you will need to provide DDS records during the five-step SSA review process.
If you are receiving medication alone, it is important to find a counselor to treat you and support your claim. The SSA considers doctors to be the best source of evidence regarding depression. However, they will also consider medical evidence from nurse practitioners and counselors. Maintaining an ongoing relationship with your doctors, nurses, and counselors will help you win your case.
The SSA may send you to see a psychologist. This is a doctor employed by the SSA. This exam is at no cost to you. However, a judge may not place as much weight on a mental health exam as evidence of your source of treatment. Your primary care doctor sees you weekly or monthly. Therefore, they know more about your depression. If you don't have insurance or money to see a source of treatment, we have a list of free and low-cost medical services.