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If you are unable to work because of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, you may qualify for disability benefits. However, eligibility is not automatic and depends on how the condition impacts your daily functioning and capacity to work. You must provide adequate evidence to support this claim and secure benefits.
At National Disability Alliance, our team has experience handling ADHD claims, including appeals. Call 833-693-4722 today for more information and to start building a case.
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- Why Choose NDA for Help With Your ADHD Disability Claim?
- ADHD Symptoms That Could Qualify You for Benefits
- The SSA’s Process for Evaluating ADHD Disability Claims
- Understanding SSA’s Criteria for ADHD Disability Benefits
- Why ADHD Claims Are Often Denied and How NDA Can Assist?
- Learn More About How To Get Started With an ADHD Claim
Why Choose NDA for Help With Your ADHD Disability Claim?
We have taken on numerous mental and neurodevelopmental disability claims for our clients, including ADHD. Our firm knows the Social Security Administration’s criteria and how to build a compelling claim that conveys the impact of even the most complex symptoms.
Many challenges come with ADHD claims, including subjectivity, stigma, and invisible disability. We can help overcome these through our personalized support; we never treat our clients as just a case number. Additionally, National Disability Alliance’s contingency fee structure means no upfront cost to get help. You only pay us if you win approval of your benefits.
ADHD Symptoms That Could Qualify You for Benefits
The SSA looks at how your disability symptoms affect your day-to-day living, especially your ability to work. ADHD manifests in multiple ways in the workplace, including the following symptoms:
- Struggling to stay organized or meet deadlines
- Poor impulse control or emotional regulation
- Frequent job changes or performance issues
- Inability to sustain focus on routine tasks
If any of these symptoms of ADHD resonate with you or a loved one, do not wait to get support from a dedicated legal team today.
The SSA’s Process for Evaluating ADHD Disability Claims
The SSA’s process for evaluating ADHD disability claims typically proceeds through the following steps:
- Step 1: Are you working above the SGA limit? For individuals seeking disability benefits solely for ADHD, the monthly earnings threshold is $1620 as of 2025. You will not qualify for benefits if you exceed the SGA limit.
- Step 2: Is your ADHD considered severe enough to prevent you from working? Your symptoms must significantly limit work-related functions like focus, decision-making, or handling stress.
- Step 3: Does your condition meet a listed impairment? The SSA evaluates adult ADHD under Listing 12.11 for neurodevelopmental disorders. To qualify for disability benefits, you must show medical evidence that you meet the criteria with symptoms like frequent distractibility, inability to sustain attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, along with limitations in concentration, pace, persistence, focus, social interaction, adaptability, or self-management.
- Step 4: Can you still do past work? SSA checks if your current limitations still allow you to do jobs you have held in the last 15 years.
- Step 5: Can you do other work? The burden shifts to SSA to prove you can perform another job—age, education, and skills all matter.
If the applicant is over 50, SSA applies different vocational rules that may increase their chance of approval. This is because the SSA recognizes that it’s harder to transfer skills to a new line of work at that point in life.
Understanding SSA’s Criteria for ADHD Disability Benefits
To build a strong claim for ADHD disability benefits, you must provide the following documentation:
- Proof of a medical diagnosis from a qualified provider
- Documented history of symptoms and treatment
- Evidence of work-related limitations, such as employer records and therapy notes
The SSA may view a lack of specialist treatment as a sign that the condition is not severe. Fortunately, our compassionate team can help clients navigate this.
Why ADHD Claims Are Often Denied and How NDA Can Assist?
The SSA may deny ADHD claims for several reasons. The most common include a lack of documentation and mild perception. When your claim does not provide sufficient evidence of your condition, this can lead to the SSA denying it or viewing your ADHD as too mild to require additional support.
We know how to present ADHD cases effectively for our clients to increase the likelihood of a successful claim. Our team also has in-depth experience with overturning wrongful denials for neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD.
Learn More About How To Get Started With an ADHD Claim
If you are experiencing disruptive symptoms from ADHD that prevent you from working or have already been denied disability benefits, you may be feeling overlooked and misunderstood. National Disability Alliance helps adults with disabilities, including those in underserved communities, secure the Social Security benefits they’ve earned.
We are here to listen to your story and collect the necessary evidence to obtain approval of your benefits. Contact us today for a free consultation with our knowledgeable team.
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