How Neurocognitive Disorder Patients Can Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits


Neurocognitive disorder is not a single ailment, but rather, a group of conditions that leads to the impairment of mental function. These conditions include Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, traumatic brain injury, prion disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and neurocognitive issues due to an HIV infection. 


 
Individuals who suffer from neurocognitive disorder may have difficulty understanding language and memory problems. They may also experience trouble performing routine activities and may exhibit behavioral changes. There are varying degrees to the severity of neurocognitive disorder. Depending upon the symptoms, it can either be diagnosed as ‘major’ or ‘mild’.

Neurocognitive Disorder & Social Security

Thankfully, neurocognitive disorder is listed as an impairment in section 12.02 of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Blue Book. However, the patient needs to meet certain requirements to qualify for this listing. These include presenting medical documentation that advocates a significant decline in functioning and supports one or more of the following problems:

· Listening to others and paying attention

· Decreased judgment and inability to plan

· Problems with learning and recalling/memory

· Difficulty in language; errors in use of words, grammar or inability to speak

· Impaired coordination and problems in balance walking

· Confusion

· Inability to exhibit the appropriate behavior in social situations

· Inability to remember, understand, or apply information

· Problems interacting with others

· Problems concentrating, or maintain a steady pace while performing tasks

A reputable Social Security disability attorney can better guide you through the eligibility criteria for SSD benefits for people with neurocognitive disorder.

How to Qualify for Social Security Disability

In order to be eligible for Social Security benefits, the SSA requires applicants to fulfill requirements in two categories. 

The first of these categories is ‘Work Requirements’ and is comprised of two tests. They are:

· The ‘Duration of Work’ test: This test is to determine whether you have worked long enough to be eligible for SSDI.

· The ‘Current Work’ test: This test is to determine whether you worked recently enough for it to actually count toward coverage. 

The other category is the ‘Medical Eligibility Requirement’. It will seek the answers to the following questions:

· Are you working? – The disability has to be “total”.

· Is your disability severe? – It must be severe enough to prevent you from performing basic activities such as talking, walking and remembering.

· Can you do the Work you did before? The SSDI has rules which determine whether your condition prevents you from doing the work you did before you were diagnosed with the condition.


 
If you're seeking disability benefits, it is important to have a full-service attorney on your side to guide you through the process. One of the best Social Security disability attorneys in Little Rock, AR, Lisa Douglas has helped hundreds of clients win their Social Security Disability claims. Get in touch with her if you want legal help in filing or appealing for your social security disability claim.


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