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Drug Or Alcohol Abuse & Your Texas Social Security Disability Claim

Millions of Americans struggle with drug addiction, alcoholism, or drug dependence – and it follows that some of those people also suffer from disabilities. Some disabled may have health issues completely unrelated to their drug or alcohol abuse issues, while others may have conditions or diseases that are caused or affected by substance abuse problems.

So, is it possible to receive Social Security disability benefits if you have a drug or alcohol problem? Or is it possible to receive disability benefits if you have struggled with addiction in the past?

It is not possible to receive Social Security disability benefits solely because you suffer from drug or alcohol addiction issues that render you incapable of working. In addition, it is not possible to receive Social Security disability benefits if your health issues, conditions, or diseases are the direct cause of your drug or alcohol abuse. However, if you suffer from a disability that is not related to your past or current substance abuse issues – and if your substance abuse does not exacerbate or worsen your condition – you may still be eligible for benefits.

When evaluating your case, the SSA will likely wish to determine:

• Whether you have a history of substance abuse.
• Whether you are currently struggling with substance abuse.
• Whether substance abuse was a contributing factor to your current disability.
• Whether current substance use is affecting your disability.
• Whether your disability would improve if you halted substance use.

When applying for SSDI benefits, it is important to know whether your medical records include information regarding substance abuse or suspected substance abuse – especially if you are applying for benefits for a mental illness, such as anxiety or depression, or if you are applying for benefits for a condition that has been linked with drinking or drug use.

It is possible to receive benefits for a disability even if you have a history of addiction. Please speak to a Social Security disability attorney today about your case to find out how to move forward with your application or appeal.