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SAMHSA SOAR

What if a client has diagnoses of both personality disorder and depression? Do they apply under both categories?

Question:

What if a client has diagnoses of both personality disorder and depression? Do they apply under both categories?

Answer:

  • Absolutely - when applying for SSI/SSDI you should include all physical and mental health conditions/diagnoses. A person can be approved based on impairments from one or a combination of illnesses.