(a) âDependent adultâ means any person between the ages of 18 and 64 years who resides [in California] and who has physical or mental limitations that restrict his or her ability to carry out normal activities or to protect his or her rights, including, but not limited to, persons who have physical or developmental disabilities, or whose physical or mental abilities have diminished because of age.
Social Security has a set of disability listings for mental disorders, ranging from depression-related illness, anxiety-related disorders, and psychotic disorders to autism, ADHD and learning disabilities, and mental retardation (intellectual developmental disorder) and low IQ.f you applied for Social Security disability for mental or emotional conditions, here's what to look for when you review your file. How a Lawyer Can Help You Get Social Security Disability for Mental Illness. Here's why it makes sense to hire a disability lawyer if you're denied disability benefits.
Just because your mental health issues aren't considered severe doesn't mean that they can't affect your ability to do a wide range of jobs. Having non-severe mental health issues other than anxiety or depression can also increase the chances of winning a disability claim, when added to a physical impairment.t is also important that you provide the SSA with a complete list of the medications you take for your depression or anxiety. You must also tell the SSA who prescribed the medication, the dosages, and whether or not you experience any side effects.