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SSD Benefits for People with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we understand how conditions like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect your ability to work. We bring more than 25 years of experience to every Social Security disability benefits case we handle. If you are unable to work due to post traumatic stress disorder, we are here for you. 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 post traumatic stress disorder.

If you have PTSD and have been denied SSD benefits, we can help. We have assisted thousands of people in getting the benefits they need to maintain their quality of life. Our goal is to do everything in our power to take the stress of your Social Security disability case off of your shoulders.

Our law firm has built a trusted reputation for not only getting results, but for doing so while providing our clients with outstanding service. When you choose our firm 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 be by your side throughout the process. You are not in this alone.

Social Security disability benefits can seem like they are surrounded by a wall of red tape. Our team has the knowledge, experience, and resources to get through that red tape. We are prepared to work hard to make sure that you get the benefits that you deserve.

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If you have a disability that prevents you from working, the last thing you need to worry about is the added cost of an experienced attorney. That is why our services are offered on a contingency basis. You pay nothing until we get money for you.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

The anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can occur after exposure to a life-threatening, physically harming, or psychological traumatic event. PTSD is also known as railway spine, battle fatigue, shell shock, traumatic war neurosis, or post-traumatic stress syndrome.

There are many possible causes for PTSD. Listed below are some situations that could lead to PTSD:

  • Physical, emotional or sexual abuse
  • Drug addiction
  • Illnesses/medical complications
  • Exposure to war
  • Exposure to disaster
  • Violent situations like an assault, car crash, kidnapping, or concentration camp
  • Age-inappropriate sexual encounters

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV-TR) list these criteria for PTSD:

  • Exposure to a traumatic event
  • Persistent re-experience (nightmares or flashbacks)
  • Persistent avoidance of trauma associations (inability to talk about things related to trauma, avoidance of things that could trigger re-experiencing trauma)
  • Persistent symptoms of increased arousal (insomnia, anger)
  • Symptoms exists for over a month
  • Social, occupational and functional impairment