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The rules for bipolar disorder are

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 3:16 am
by fomayof928@mowline
Examples of medications include: carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol) divalproex sodium (Depakote) lamotrigine (Lamictal) lithium valproic acid (Debakken) Make sure you get your medications from a doctor who understands your mental health symptoms.You will also need to follow any treatment plans they provide. Learn more about the importance of medical records in winning your case. How do you qualify for bipolar disorder benefits? To qualify for SSD benefits, your bipolar disorder must meet very specific Social Security administration rules.


The rules for bipolar disorder are found on SSA List thailand phone number list . You must have all of the elements on the list to meet List 12.04. Specifically, pay attention to the language in the rules that talks about bipolar disorder. If you need more information on how to prove Part B criteria, read here. Reading below, you can see that bipolar disorder requires you to have three of the seven symptoms on the list.


For example, if you have three of the symptoms in Part 2 below, your symptoms qualify. Note that the SSA also uses List 12.04 to address depression. See below. Bipolar Disorder Conference Checklist 12.04 12.04 Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Related Disorders, Meeting Sections A and B, or A and C: Medical documentation of Section 1 or Section 2: Depression with five or more of the following symptoms: Low mood; Decreased interest in nearly all activities; Appetite disturbances due to weight changes; Sleep disturbances; Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation; Decreased energy; Feelings of guilt or worthlessness; Difficulty concentrating or thinking; or Thoughts of death or suicide.