Mental disorders: anxiety, stress, adjustment disorder
Excessive fears or worry that can lead to generalized anxiety disorder, phobias or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Condition can also involve physical symptoms.
Things to consider
- Current age
- Severity
- Medication and dosage
- Response to medication
- Length of time on disability
- Recurrence
- Stability
- Hospital stays
- Suicidal thoughts or suicide attempt
- Occupation
- Habits (drugs, alcohol)
- Environment
What response can you expect?
- Life
- Critical illness
- Disability
- Healthcare
| If currently on disability: | declined, possible reconsideration after 6 to 12 months |
| Mild or moderate: | standard |
| Severe: | rated +50 to declined |
| If currently on disability: | declined, possible reconsideration after 6 to 12 months |
| Mild or moderate: | standard |
| Severe: | rated +50 to declined |
| If currently on disability: | declined, possible reconsideration after 12 months |
| Best cases: | usually approved with exclusion |