Disability Reviews and Mental Health Claims: Unique Considerations

Written By Erich Kelly

Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or PTSD are increasingly common in disability claims. Analysis shows us that Psychology-related Claims are among the highest volume claims. Reviewing these cases requires an expert understanding of not only these conditions, but how they impact an individual in the workplace.

  • Awareness of subjective symptom reporting

  • Consideration of treatment compliance

  • Evaluation of functional impact, not just diagnosis

Mental health claims are often more nuanced and require reviewers with psychiatric expertise and experience interpreting behavioral health documentation. Ensuring the correct specialty of the review is critical in these cases.

Erich Kelly http://www.mmroinc.com
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