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Melodee Irene
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What is the name of your state?
Georgia.
In March of this year I was diagnosed with severe Adult ADD. I am currently under the care of a psychiatrist who made the intial diagnosis and I have since seen a neurologist who has confirmed same. The severity of the ADD is such that it has interfered with my ability to gain and keep employment.
I am on the maximum amount of Ritalin I can take which is giving me only about 6 hours of relief. I am also under the care of an psychologist who is counseling me on behavioral modifications. Medication and behavioral therapy are necessary rehabilitative measures that I am taking so I can go back to work.
Meanwhile, my disability carrier has denied the claim stating this is a mental disorder which is excluded from my policy. While I concur ADD is about the brain, it is a neurological disorder not an anxiety disorder.
Does anybody out there have any experience with ADD and disability coverage? Do I fight it or am I fighting a losing battle. Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Georgia.
In March of this year I was diagnosed with severe Adult ADD. I am currently under the care of a psychiatrist who made the intial diagnosis and I have since seen a neurologist who has confirmed same. The severity of the ADD is such that it has interfered with my ability to gain and keep employment.
I am on the maximum amount of Ritalin I can take which is giving me only about 6 hours of relief. I am also under the care of an psychologist who is counseling me on behavioral modifications. Medication and behavioral therapy are necessary rehabilitative measures that I am taking so I can go back to work.
Meanwhile, my disability carrier has denied the claim stating this is a mental disorder which is excluded from my policy. While I concur ADD is about the brain, it is a neurological disorder not an anxiety disorder.
Does anybody out there have any experience with ADD and disability coverage? Do I fight it or am I fighting a losing battle. Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks.