Personality disorder presents disability challenge.

XCEL Energy Inc. 848381245 XCJ

This article reports that understanding the borderline personality disorder (BPD) can help employers manage disability claims to ensure appropriate return-to-work outcomes. According to Katie Dodge, manager of health services for Xcel Energy Inc., a BPD claim warrants particular attention by employers and case managers because it can be tough to discern whether a claimant is really disabled or merely causing problems that affect his or her job performance and require action by the human-resources department. Additionally, people with BPD tend to use manipulative tactics and can work to turn their supervisors, case managers and care providers against one other.