Bronx Social Security Claims Attorneys
Bipolar disorder, formerly referred to as manic-depressive disorder, is a mental disorder which affects a significant number of Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 4 percent of all U.S. adults have bipolar disorder, with more than 80 percent of such cases being classified as severe.
While many people with bipolar disorder are able to work, there are many others who are unable to maintain gainful employment due to the challenges imposed by bipolar disorder. If you have bipolar disorder, you may experience significant challenges that could impact your ability to work, including:
- Feelings of severe sadness and hopelessness (depressive episodes)
- Feelings of intense joy which may impact focus and concentration (manic episodes)
- Incidents of acting out during an episode
- Lack of energy during a depressive episode
- Sleep problems
- Feelings of extreme irritability
- Impulsive behavior
Any or all of these challenges could be impacting your ability to work. If your ability to work has been significantly impaired, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. To learn more, contact a New York Social Security Disability lawyer at the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices.
Put Our Experience to Work for You
If you are unable to work and it is difficult to provide for your family, trying to navigate through the complex Social Security Disability benefits system can be overwhelming. Let us put our experience to work for you. We handle all SSDI cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees for our services unless we recover benefits for you. Since we have handled hundreds of Social Security Disability cases, we can provide the knowledgeable support you need.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
If you are not eligible for SSDI benefits, we may be able to help you obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a benefit that is available for people who have limited income and assets and who are 65 or older, blind or disabled. Since SSI benefits do not require a work history, people who are not eligible for SSDI benefits may be eligible to receive SSI benefits.
Contact Us
To speak with a New York City bipolar disorder disability attorney at our firm, call 212-964-9292 or contact us by e-mail. We offer a free consultation and charge no fees unless we recover benefits for you.
