Getting Social Security Disability benefits is not an easy task. The majority of applicants on the first and even the second attempt are often denied.
Many physical problems related to arthritis involving various joints are associated with mental difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Inability to carry out one’s duties at work and activities of daily living can be severely impacted.
Therefore, it is important to remember when applying for Social Security disability you should not omit having mental problems. It may be the decisive factor in tipping the scale for success in getting benefits.
You should make sure that all the records from your treating doctors ae submitted to the disability office of Social Security since it is these records on which a decision is made as to whether you will be denied or receive benefits.