DISABILITY SURVIVAL GUIDE: NORTH ALABAMA EDITION

  By Charles W. Forsythe The Forsythe Firm Huntsville, AL The hardest disabilities to get approved (for Social Security) are fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and mental health disorders like severe depression or anxiety. These conditions are difficult to get approved through government agencies like the Social Security Administration (SSA) because they rely heavily on self-reported patient symptoms rather than hard, objective laboratory tests.  Why Invisible and Subjective Conditions Face Denials Lack of Objective Markers:  Conditions like fibromyalgia or mental health issues do not show up on standard blood tests, X-rays, or imaging scans.  Inconsistent Treatment Records: Claims are frequently denied if applicants miss doctor appointments, skip therapy, or fail to follow prescribed treatment plans over a long period.  Proving Functional Limits:  ,A diagnosis alone is not enough; applicants must prove through detailed medical files and doc...