I have bipolar disorder and I am unable to work due to my illness. My doctor has even signed an letter saying that I can't work. I am trying to apply for SSI but I have been turned down many times. I tried getting an lawyer to help me with my case but so far two attorneys have turned me down. My uncle tells me that I am not eligible for SSI and says that I won't even give working a try. I really honestly cannot work but everyone thinks that I can work. My uncle tells me to get a job because I will never get SSI and if I don't then I will end up homeless in the far future. How come I get told that I can't get SSI ?
Because : http://www.ssa.gov/disabi... You have to have a history, documented. Not by a GP (general practitioner) you have to be diagnosed by a psycologist. It has to be something that can't be controled through medication. This has to be proven by trying different medications and having them fail to control the disorder. It has to be something that noticablly impacts daily life, in ways that can be documented. It has to be on the list.
I'm no expert, but it might be because bipolar disorder isn't classified as being a severe enough disorder for you to qualify. That sounds stupid, since it's obviously causing you not to be able to work, but for many people, it is a manageable disorder, so that might be one of the problems. Not really sure.