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Medical Evidence is Most Important Factor When Filing for Disability

When it comes to filing for disability there are many factors to consider. Providing accurate and timely information on your application is a must but one factor stands out as more important than any other.

Medical documentation detailing your condition from initial diagnosis to your most recent treatment is a necessity when filing for disability. Think about it like any legal case. You need to prove your claim in a legal and convincing manner. Social Security case workers need to see a succinct chain of events and documentation in order to move your claim through the system.

A disability case worker does not have the time or resources to go back and forth with you while you make adjustments on the fly. It is in your best interest to file a claim that has as much pertinent information available. This is where a disability attorney can come in handy.

Disability attorneys have filed hundreds, if not thousands of cases. They know how to collect all of the necessary data and present it in the application. Think about it like a CPA for your taxes. Sure, you can go at it alone, but we all know how daunting a task that can be.

Working with Your Healthcare Provider

Your attorney will contact your medical provider(s) and establish a good line of communication with them. Your attorney will then request any and all information regarding your medical condition.

Even if your condition is incurable or otherwise untreatable, establishing regular visits with a doctor to discuss your condition is essential. Again, it’s about establishing the fact that you have sought medical treatment and have been diagnosed. If your condition keeps you from earning a living, then it is time to file for disability benefits.

When combined with important papers such as current test results and physician statements, summaries of your health give evaluators context and clarity. Clarity and structure facilitate the direct connection of medical evidence to claim requirements, bolstering your case as a whole.

If you have a well-documented case which is filed properly then you have a very good chance of getting approved on your first application. A denial will mean that you will need to file an appeal, and this can add up to a year to the process. You want to get it right on the first try.