Can I get disability benefits for panic disorder?

 

​​Yes, you can qualify for disability benefits for panic disorder if it stops you from working.

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates panic disorder under its official listing for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

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Requirements to Qualify

• Medical Proof: You need official medical records showing recurrent, severe panic attacks and constant worry about future attacks.

• Duration: Your condition must last or be expected to last for at least 12 continuous months.

• Work Impact: You must prove your symptoms prevent you from doing any substantial gainful work.

 

What You Need to Apply

• Treatment History: Notes from a doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist detailing your diagnosis and symptoms.

• Functional Limits: Evidence showing how panic attacks affect your memory, focus, social interactions, and ability to finish tasks.

• Work History: Records of past jobs and earnings if you are applying for Social Security Disability..​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​