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SSD Benefits for People with Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we have more than 25 years of experience fighting for the rights of our clients. We know that mental illnesses such as schizophrenia can impact your ability to work, and we are committed to helping you get the Social Security disability benefits you need to maintain your quality of life. If you have been denied Social Security disability benefits, we want you to know that we can help. Our team of attorneys is available to serve 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 schizophrenia.

You are not in this alone. Our priority is to provide individualized care to our clients. We will never make you feel like you are just another number on file. We will treat you the way you deserve to be treated. When you choose us to handle your SSD claim case, we will take the time to educate you on the legal process. We will make sure that you understand every choice available to you. We are here for you.

We know that getting through the SSD benefits process can be overwhelming. It is full of obstacles and surrounded by red tape. At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we have the knowledge and experience to help you cut through the bureaucratic red tape. We are committed to doing what it takes to get you the results you deserve.

We have helped thousands of people, including those with schizophrenia, get the SSD benefits they need. We are ready to put our experience to work for you.

Never a Fee Unless We Get Money for You

Having a disability that prevents you from working carries the burden of figuring out how to make ends meet. We will not add to this financial burden. Our services are offered on a contingency basis. This means that when you choose us to handle your SSD claim case, you pay nothing until we get compensation for you.

What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia, a brain disorder which is characterized by a skewed perception or expression of reality, affects only about 0.4-0.6% of the population. Schizophrenia should not be confused with dissociative identity disorder, better known as split personality or multiple personality disorder.

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

  • Delusions/hallucinations
  • Disorganized speech
  • Catatonic behavior (lack of reactivity to surroundings)
  • Extreme disorganized behavior
  • Affective flattening (lack of emotional response)
  • Alogia (lack of speech)
  • Avoilition (lack of motivation)
  • Socially/occupationally dysfunctional
  • Must exhibit these signs for at least six months

The symptoms of schizophrenia usually begin during young adulthood. Those with schizophrenia are also likely to have other depression or anxiety disorders. Also, schizophrenics usually deal with issues like poverty, homelessness, or long-term unemployment. 40% have had substance abuse problems throughout their life. Finally, due to other health problems and an increased rate of suicide, a schizophrenic's life expectancy is 10 to 12 years younger than those without.