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Disappearing Clients
It is not uncommon for social security disability claimants to disappear during the course of representation. They may move and forget to tell their attorney or become homeless and have to move about frequently. Also, some claimants with serious mental problems will forget to contact an attorney or be afraid…
The Importance of Psychiatric Records in Social Security Disability Claims
Many Social Security disability cases are successful because of the presence of mental health evaluations and treatment. It is common for somebody with serious physical problems to experience a level of depression, and independent problems with anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc., have a significant impact on an individual’s ability to perform…
The Importance of Workers’ Compensation Records in Social Security Disability Claims
If one of the reasons why you are unable to work stems from a workers’ compensation injury, please make sure your attorney knows all the physicians you were sent to for evaluation and treatment. The only one concern that exists is that the doctors used by the workers’ compensation insurance…
The Importance of Insurance Company Medical Records in Social Security Disability Claims
Claimants who are receiving long-term disability from an insurance company either from an individual policy or through an employer are required to obtain assessments from treating physicians indicating the severity of their impairments and affect upon the ability to work. In many such cases, these forms can be used with…
The Importance of Vocational Rehabilitation Records in Social Security Disability Claims
State vocational rehabilitation agencies often evaluate individuals for job capability and, in many occasions, will order medical tests and reviews that can be very helpful in a Social Security disability case. If you have been evaluated by a state vocational rehabilitation agency, please make sure you let your attorney know…
The Importance of Employer Records in Social Security Disability Claims
Most people do not stop work immediately but start to have problems with absenteeism on the job as their condition worsens. It can be helpful to obtain proof of this from an employer to document the practical impact that your condition or conditions had on your ability to maintain regular…
The Importance of Emergency Room Medical Reports in Social Security Disability Claims
Emergency room medical reports are particularly valuable for claimants who suffer from conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, or anxiety. Seeking treatment on multiple occasions over a long period of time help document these kinds of difficulties and usually need to be supplemented by ongoing outpatient treatment. Please make sure your…
The Importance of Hospital Records in Social Security Disability Claims
There are many types of records created when you are admitted to the hospital. These include the following: admission summary, discharge summary, physician’s progress note, consultant physician reports, surgeon reports, pathology reports, x-ray/radiological evaluations, lab reports, and other special reports such as EKG, EEG, and pulmonary function studies. It is…
The Importance of Primary Physician Records in Social Security Disability Claims
Your primary care provider or personal physician is often a good source of obtaining the type of medical information needed to prove a disability case. Because the primary care provider is familiar with all treatment you received, he or she can furnish a comprehensive assessment of your conditions and the…
The Importance of Medical Records in Social Security Disability Claims
It is very important to obtain all existing medical records and submit them to the Social Security Administration. This applies to records for treatment prior to the onset date of disability since this often shows the chronic, long term nature of the problems. An individual who has had four back…
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