Step 1: Confirm Qualifying Mental Health Conditions

In Wyoming, SSDI considers:

• Disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia for eligibility.
• The condition must cause severe limitations in daily and work-related activities.
• Documentation from mental health professionals is essential for validation.

Step 2: Meet the SSA’s Duration and Severity Criteria

Your disability must:

• Be expected to last for at least 12 continuous months or be terminal.
• Have ongoing treatment records proving persistence of symptoms.
• Include evidence of functional impairment that limits work capability.

Step 3: Fulfill Work Credit and Insured Status Requirements

To qualify for SSDI in Wyoming, you must have:

• Sufficient work credits earned through Social Security taxes before disability began.
• Credit requirements vary but generally require around 20 credits in the last 10 years.
• A clear disability onset date matching your claim.

Step 4: Understand SSA’s Eligibility Evaluation Process

The Social Security Administration will:

• Review medical evidence and statements from health care providers.
• Assess your residual functional capacity to determine if you can work in any job.
• Consider if your mental disorder prevents substantial gainful activity.

Common Denial Reasons for Mental Health SSDI Claims

Be mindful of these challenges:

• Lack of detailed or consistent medical documentation affecting claim approval.
• Mild symptoms that don’t meet the SSA’s strict criteria.
• Missing or ignoring scheduled SSA evaluations.
• Insufficient work history or credits to be eligible for benefits.