Direct answer
Can I get SSDI for PTSD?
Yes — post-traumatic stress disorder can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 12.15 for trauma- and stressor-related disorders, which requires documented symptoms plus marked limits in specified areas of mental functioning.
The SSA uses the paragraph A criteria (medical documentation of PTSD) plus paragraph B (marked limits in two, or extreme in one, of the four mental functioning areas) or paragraph C (serious and persistent).
Sourced from ssa.gov — see citations below.
What listing applies?
Listing 12.15 (trauma- and stressor-related disorders).
What evidence matters?
Longitudinal mental health treatment records, third-party function reports, and evidence of exposure to trauma plus persistent symptoms.
What if I don't meet 12.15?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — restrictions on concentration, social contact, and stress tolerance can rule out sustained work.
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Sources
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