SSD Benefits for People with Bipolar Disorder

Our law firm has more than 25 years of experience fighting for the rights of our clients. At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we understand the impact that conditions like bipolar disorder can have on you and your ability to work. We are committed to getting you the Social Security Disability benefits you deserve. Our team is available to stand up for the rights of people in Pittsburgh, throughout western Pennsylvania and in the surrounding states.

Fill out a free online legal evaluation or call us toll free at 1-866-943-3427. We offer free consultations on Social Security disability cases involving bipolar disorder.

Since the establishment of our law firm, we have helped thousands of people get the SSD benefits they need to maintain their quality of life. Many of them were people who suffered from bipolar disorder or similar conditions that prevented them from staying in the workforce. We are proud of the fact that we have helped so many people fight for the rights they deserve, and we are prepared to do the same for you.

You deserve an attorney who will be by your side every step of the way. Our team cares about our clients. When you choose Edgar Snyder & Associates to represent you in your SSD claim case, you can be sure that we will not treat you like a number on file. We will explain the legal process to you, making sure that you understand the options available to you and the possible outcomes of the decisions you make. We want you to know that you are not in this alone.

It is important to us that we take the stress of your Social Security disability claim off of your shoulders. We promise to put our experience to work to get you the Social Security disability benefits you deserve.

Never a Fee Unless We Get Money for You

Having a disability that prevents you from working can put you in a difficult financial situation. The last thing you want to worry about when trying to get Social Security disability benefits is the cost of an experienced attorney. For that reason, we handle all Social Security disability benefits cases on a contingency basis. You pay nothing until we get money for you.

What is Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder, also know as manic depression or bipolar affective disorder, affects more than two million Americans, or 3 out of every 100 adults. This psychiatric disorder is characterized by short or long periods of unusually depressed or unusually elevated (manic or hypomanic) states. There are three subdivisions of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I (type 1), Bipolar II (type 2), and cyclothymia. Each subdivision of the disorder can cause severe impairment, socially and occupationally.

Bipolar I

An individual with Bipolar I disorder will face manic or mixed episodes but not necessarily a major depressive period. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), at least one manic or mixed episode is required for diagnosis of Bipolar I. Psychosis sometimes accompanies these manic episodes.

Bipolar II

Bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes along with at least one major depressive period. Manic and mixed episodes do not exist with this disorder. The absence of mania makes it hard to diagnose.

Cyclothymia

Diagnosis for the last subdivision, Cyclothymia, requires hypomanic episodes mixed with periods of depression that don't qualify for major depressive episodes.