New York Bipolar Disorder Disability Lawyer
Last updated on February 2, 2026
Bipolar disorder is a debilitating mental illness. It is not simply “mood swings,” but a cyclical condition that can be difficult to control, even with treatment, making it very difficult for you to maintain employment.
At the Law Offices of Daniel Berger, our sole focus is on helping people with disabilities obtain the Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits they need. If you are a resident of New York with bipolar disorder and you are struggling to get your disability claim approved, contact one of our offices in Manhattan, the Bronx or New Windsor to learn more about how our team can help.
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects your mood, energy, thinking and daily functioning. It is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, with both manic and depressive episodes.
During manic phases, sufferers may experience racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, impulsive behavior and the inability to focus. During depressive phases, they may have no energy, an inability to concentrate or make decisions and feel hopeless or even suicidal. Hallucinations and altered perceptions of reality are common at either end of the spectrum.
How Can You Prove Your Bipolar Disorder Is Disabling In New York?
Many people with bipolar disorder have periods of stability between episodes of mania or depression, but the condition is unpredictable. Symptoms can return without warning, worsen under stress and appear due to changes in routine or despite ongoing treatment.
Obtaining SSD or SSI benefits is often dependent on showing how the unpredictable nature of the disorder affects your ability to maintain consistent functioning and employment. Medical records from hospitalizations, psychological evaluations, treatment records, work history records and witness statements can all help show how your condition is limiting.
Our Bipolar Disability Lawyers
Attorney Daniel Berger has been advocating for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claimants since 1996, and attorney David Levine is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).
Both understand the complex issues that can be involved in bipolar disability claims, and they are skilled at challenging the narratives put forward by SSA’s vocational experts and presenting administrative law judges with organized, focused information at hearings. Our attorneys will advocate for you at every stage of the claim.
Get The SSD Or SSI Benefits You Deserve
If you are struggling to obtain SSD or SSI disability benefits for bipolar disorder, talk to an advocate who can help. Call the Law Offices of Daniel Berger at 718-691-7475 or reach out online today to schedule your free consultation.