Can my husband file for disability due to his severe anxiety?
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Can my husband file for disability due to his severe anxiety?
My husband has been suffering from severe anxiety for the past 5 years. The only places he feel comfortable are at home and his parents place (5 minutes away). No grocery, restaurants, playground with his 4 year old, friends’ houses. Nowhere. Over a year ago he quit his job because the anxiety was making it impossible to work. The doctor diagnosed him with severe anxiety and depression. Since it;s got so bad he can’t go to the docs because it physically makes him sick.
Asked on April 16, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your husband's malady is unfortunate and given its severity he really should consult with a health care professional as soon as possible to see what can be done to assist in remedying it so he can lead some semblance of a normal and productive life.
As to whether he is qualified for medical disability depends upon what is stated in his medical records and whether what is stated qualifies him for such benefits. I suggest that he consult with his health care professional about the question you have written about and then consult with an attorney that practices in the area of disability law in order to determine whether he should submit a claim for disability given his medical condition.
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