Many people misunderstand the nature of depression. Depression is not simply feeling "out of it" for a few days. Rather, depression is a profound sadness that reaches into every aspect of a person's life. Depression can lead to the loss of energy, weight loss and problems with sleep. In the worst cases, depression can lead to thoughts of suicide.
In some cases, severe physical injuries, such as spinal injuries, can bring on depression as well. Depression is part of bipolar disorder as well. In certain cases, depression can be treated with medication and therapy. For some people, these treatments are not effective.
If you have severe depression, you may not be function in the workplace, even if you want to work. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit that is intended for people who are unable to work for longer than 12 months. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will not approve SSDI benefits without medical proof, and in fact denies the majority of claims in the initial stages.
An experienced disability attorney can give you the best chance of getting the benefits you need. The law firm of Timothy J. Cuddigan has achieved successful results for thousands of people in Omaha and the surrounding areas of Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
In order to approve your claim for disability benefits, the SSA will need proof that your disability will keep you from working for a period of 12 months or longer. If you have depression or another qualifying mental disorder, you will need to provide extensive documentation of this fact. We will gather your medical records and work with your doctor to demonstrate why depression is keeping you from working.
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If you suffer from depression that is preventing you from working, call us for a free evaluation. We are available for evening and weekend appointments. If you are located in the Omaha area, we can even travel to your home if you cannot come to us. Our office is located near the Social Security district office in the Old Mill area in Omaha, right off of Dodge Street. Call 402-397-2000 or toll free at 888-742-9114, or e-mail our firm.
