How long can you be on disability for depression?

Filing for Social Security Disability with a Diagnosis of Depression While the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not have a separate listing for Depression in its Impairment Listing Manual, or “Blue Book,” the condition is considered under Section 12.04 Affective Disorders. read more

If depression is the only impairment you listed on the disability application, getting disability will be a long shot unless you have severe, disabling depression and can qualify under the listing for depression. read more

If your policy exempts these disorders from the two-year limitation, you may be able to collect LTD benefits indefinitely, for as long as you remain disabled. The two-year limitation almost always applies to depression. read more

An experienced long term disability attorney can help develop the necessary evidence. Social Security Disability Claims Based on Depression & Anxiety Unlike long term disability policies, the Social Security Administration does not limit claims based on depression and anxiety. read more