Why are mental health Social Security disability cases so difficult to win?

Christopher Le03 Jul, 2023Legal

Mental health impairment cases for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can indeed be challenging to win. Several factors contribute to the difficulty involved in obtaining SSDI benefits for mental health impairments: Subjectivity and Lack of Objective Evidence: Unlike physical impairments, mental health conditions are often difficult to quantify with objective medical tests or imaging. Diagnosis and evaluation of mental health impairments rely heavily on subjective assessments, such as self-reported symptoms and the opinion of mental health professionals. This subjectivity can make it challenging to establish the severity and impact of the condition in a way that meets the SSDI requirements.