Is Social Anxiety Disorder considered a disability?

Individuals with social anxiety disorder experience extreme fear and discomfort over being publicly humiliated or judged by others. It affects people of all ages and symptoms can be range from relatively mild to extremely disabling. read more

To be considered for disability benefits due to an anxiety disorder, Social Security requires medical evidence that you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and that as a result of this condition you have been unable to work for at least 12 months. read more

Filing for Social Security Disability with an Anxiety Disorder Diagnosis. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers anxiety disorders under Section 12.06 of the Blue Book, which covers Mental Disorders. read more

Anxiety Disorder: Win Your Social Security Disability Claim Those whose anxiety has a severe, negative impact on their lives and their ability to work and function socially may be able to get disability benefits. read more