Should You Change Doctors if Yours Does Not Support Your Decision to File for Social Security Disability Insurance?
View PDF | Print View
by: Admin
Total views: 76
Word Count: 331
Q: How important is the support of your doctor when you file for social security disability benefits?
A: Having the support of your treating physician is extremely important when you are applying for social security disability insurance. Your doctor will need to provide a statement on your behalf that describes your condition or injury, how it affects your ability to work and function on a daily basis and your prognosis. In addition, the office staff for your doctor will be responsible for helping you obtain your medical records. Without complete and recent medical records and a supportive statement on your behalf from your doctor, the disability examiner for your claim will not be able to fairly make a decision. And if your doctor or his or her office is not cooperative, it will create delays for your claim. The social security disability review process can take months and years even when everything has been submitted correctly and on time. You do not want to create delays by working with doctors and staff that do not support your decision to file for social security disability insurance. A large number of claimants are denied when they first apply for disability. You want to give your claim the best chance possible by having a supportive physician. If your doctor has told you he or she does not think you should apply for social security disability insurance or is unresponsive when asked to provide the letter on your behalf or medical records, find a new doctor. If you have concerns about the timing of finding a new doctor or dealing with your current one, it may be helpful to seek assistance from a social security disability attorney. Your medical history and how it affects your daily routine and ability to work provide the foundation for your claim. You must have a supportive physician.
About the Author
Read more about social security disability, goto a neat site.
Rating: Not yet rated