Social Security Claims – Medical Records

When it comes to social security claims, medical records are among the most important things that you or your lawyer will provide over the course of the case. It is both reasonable and fair to say that most of these cases are decided on the basis of the medical records provided, so it is essential that you include any and all supporting medical documentation that you can obtain for your case. This is the best way to increase your chances of being approved. If you are already into the appeals process, your representative will want to obtain all of the pertinent medical records from all examinations and all doctors’ visits since your initial application in order to help support your claim further.

Social Security Claims - What Records Are Needed?

All of your medical records are important. With social security claims, your medical records can help prove that your disability has left you unable to work. Your medical records will include everything from your doctors’ visits; including X-Rays and MRIs, as well as any lab reports from tests that you have had done. Also, assessments by your doctor on how well you can perform specific physical tasks, such as typing for example, will be very helpful in pushing your claim through to success. Many claims are denied based on the assumption that a claimant should be able to find some other kind of work but, if a doctor's records can prove conclusive that the patient is constrained to his bed or unable to utilize certain parts of the body that are required in his/her usual job duties, than the claim has a very high chance of being successful.

Initial claims that are presented without adequate medical documentation are almost universally denied. This is because the social security disability workers who review the cases are then required to request the medical records directly from the doctor on the case. This presents a large roadblock to the procedure because doctor's offices are often extremely busy and are overwhelmed by the amounts of requests they get for medical records. Also, with HIPPA regulations in place, certain paperwork must accompany each request for medical records. This can lead to a very large time delay in the gathering of the records. These workers are evaluated on how fast they process a case load, so it is likely that a case that involves a long wait on their part for medical records is simply going to be denied. On the other hand, an application that includes all pertinent medical records is going to get their attention, and their gratitude, and has a much higher chance of being successful.

Can A Social Security Lawyer Help?

For all Social security claims, the medical records are the most important thing. This is why having a lawyer on your case from the outset can be an asset, as they will understand the importance of these records and be able to assist you in obtaining the most comprehensive and useful medical records possible. They know that the submission of a complete record set along with the application will increase your chances of success and can help you to do just that. If you are in the appeals process, the additional medical records from the period between your initial application and the appeal can also be of great help to your application. Don't forget, when making social security claims, medical records are the most important supporting documentation you can have. Make sure that you are able to obtain copies of them or that you are willing to give consent to your attorney to obtain them. They can truly make or break your social security case.

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Do not be discouraged if your claim has been denied. Choose a law firm that handles Social Security Disability appeals. Call or email the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm. We are Social Security Disability lawyers who represent working men and women who have been wrongfully denied benefits. We want for you to have a fair hearing with competent legal representation. Call us today at 1-(800)- 779-4950. Or, if you prefer, email us at Info@Ogletreeabbott.com and we will contact you right away. Let us help you today.