In Workers Compensation Mental Illness Can Be A Qualify For Disability

1. In workers compensation Mental illness can be a qualify for Disability

2. Many people suffer injuries at work. Some of these injuries heal over time, but some leave a permanent mark. For instance, losing a limb may leave you permanently disabled. All workers who sustained such injuries are entitled to receive workers compensation. However, receiving a mental injury can also be a qualification for disability benefits. Every year, hundreds of individuals end up with some type of mental disability as a result of a workplace injury. These injuries could have developed over time, or could simply be a result of a single event. `

3. Here are the most common types of mental injuries that occur, and the types of benefits you can apply for. ` ` ● Anxiety Disorders ● Autism ● Mental Retardation ● Psychotic Disorders

4. Anxiety Disorders The most common mental injury is an anxiety disorder. It can happen to anyone, and it is usually a result of hard work over the years. In order to be eligible to receive disability benefits for anxiety disorder, you have to prove the following: ❖ That you have a persistent anxiety with appropriate symptoms ❖ Unpredictable panic attacks, at least once a week ❖ Sudden compulsions or obsession, which may lead to more stress ❖ Irrational fear `

5. Autism Another common type of mental disability is autism. Believe it or not, but the number of people with autism has exponentially grown since the beginning of 21st century. Individuals with autism and other similar pervasive developmental disorders have to prove that this condition limits their ability to communicate at work, as well as perform their work duties. ` Additionally, you will have to prove that this disorder causes significant difficulty in your ability to function properly in work and in other everyday social situations.

6. Mental Retardation The person with mental retardation may qualify for disability benefits if he/she is able to prove the following: ❖ IQ is less than 60 ❖ IQ is less than 70 and combined with other conditions (mental or physical disability), it limits your ability to function in work environment and perform regular work duties. ❖ Dependence on personal needs (such as bathing, eating, getting dressed, using the toilet) `

7. Psychotic Disorders In order to qualify for this disorder, you also need to have medical evidence that you possess one of the following conditions and disorders: ❖ Disorganized behavior ❖ Hallucinations ❖ Delusions ❖ Catatonia ❖ Incoherence ❖ Illogical thinking ❖ Isolation ❖ Emotional withdrawal ❖ The inappropriate speech followed by the blunt effect `

8. Paranoia and Schizophrenia are the most common types of psychotic disorders and may occur as a result of hard work throughout the years. If you have any of the above-mentioned symptoms and have a medical record and documentation to prove it, all you have to do is speak to an experienced Los Angeles Workers Compensation attorney and file for disability benefits. Consulting an experienced attorney is the best way to protect your rights since there is only a limited amount of time to file your claim. `

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