Can You Get Disability for Anxiety?

Yes—anxiety disorders can qualify for disability benefits if they significantly interfere with your daily life and ability to work.

Common qualifying anxiety disorders include:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • PTSD
  • Social Anxiety
  • OCD

To improve your chances of approval:

  • Get an official diagnosis
  • Show a history of treatment
  • Document how anxiety affects your work and daily functioning

Struggling with anxiety and unsure what to do?

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