I have a mental illness. Am I eligible for Social Security disability benefits?

Yes, mental illness is a frequently used basis for getting Social Security disability benefits.

Unfortunately it is still not uncommon for members of the public, or even family members, to fail to understand these issues. At Nash, we have a longstanding history of understanding how the nuances and misimpressions associated with these issues affect people’s ability to obtain and maintain employment. The law firm has been very active over a period of many years in advocating for the rights of those affected by mental illness including important issues of access to meaningful care, WITHOUT STIGMA.