# Can I get SSDI for bipolar disorder?

The SSA can also find the criteria met under paragraph C when the disorder is serious and persistent for at least two years with ongoing treatment plus marginal adjustment.

**Direct answer:** Yes — bipolar disorder can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 12.04 for depressive, bipolar and related disorders, which requires documented symptoms plus marked limits in two, or extreme in one, of the four mental functioning areas.

## What listing applies?
Listing 12.04 (depressive, bipolar and related disorders).

## What evidence matters?
Longitudinal psychiatric records, medication history, hospitalization records, and function reports covering episodes and baseline.

## What if I don't meet 12.04?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — limits on concentration, pace, and adaptation can still rule out sustained work.

## Sources
- SSA — Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
- SSA — Adult Listings 12.00 Mental Disorders — https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/12.00-MentalDisorders-Adult.htm

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## Topics
- SSA Blue Book — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/blue-book
- SSDI Application Process — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/application-process

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