Anyone had a disability claim partially approved

[Bertha Venation]

approved because of ADD?

G-D ADD hampers my ability to work. Doesn't it seem that would be a prime reason to approve a disability claim?

I hope to see some replies.

[DonViejo]

1. Have you filed yet? Did your MD recommend approval? Did she/he provide documentation

stating you couldn't work? Usually, the first application is disapproved, the appeal of that disapproval is granted.

[Jirel]

2. Incorrect.

There are 3 phases in most cases, the initial application (about 1/3 approved, only the clearest cases that meet Listings), and Reconsideration (usually under 15%) through a bureaucratic process, and then a hearing stage with an administrative law judge. Chances are better with the ALJ. However, you can’t say that most get approved. In some states it averages above 50%, in others it’s dismal.

[DonViejo]

4. You can believe it's incorrect all you want. I've assisted two family members apply for and

go through the experience as I discussed in the other comment.

[Jirel]

5. A whole 2? I've been the attorney for a couple thousand.

As in, it’s my profession. But by all means, I’m sure your experience of helping 2 people makes you more expert than a disability attorney.

[DonViejo]

6. Yeah, a whole two and I really don't give a flying fork what your profession

is, or how long you claim to have been employed in it. The OP author asked for opinions based on experience; I provided my own, which you quickly belittled, demeaned and declared not to be correct based on your alleged experiences. Don't like my experience? Tough.

[Jirel]

7. LOL, bye!

This is exactly the foolishness I hear from the MAGA Internet "experts" who have "done their research" and know that chemtrails, flat earth, QAnon narratives, and vaccine injuries are a thing. Don't spread false information, but if you accidentally do in good faith, have the sense to back off when an actual expert in the field corrects your misinformation. One would HOPE that's a thing that differentiates Dems from Rethuglicans.

But apparently not. Too bad.

[DonViejo]

8. Thanks for proving my point and goodbye.

[Jirel]

3. ADD/ADHD is a very difficult claim to get approved.

I have done extensive SSDI/SSI work for over a decade. In adults, ADD/ADHD is rarely granted, without other impairments. With kids, it’s a little less rare, but even so it is granted in kids most often in conjunction with other impairments.

The standard requires an inability to work for at least 12 months due to the impairment(s).