Social Security relies on medical information from doctors, clinics and hospitals to determine how severe a physical or mental condition is. No matter how disabled you may think you are, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will not pay benefits without precise medical documentation.
The road to disability benefits runs straight through your doctor's office.
When you ask Social Security for a disability benefit you are making an allegation. That's not enough. You need proof. Proof comes from a doctor, clinic, hospital or other source which has documented the severity of your medical or mental condition(s).
Won't Social Security send me to a doctor after I apply for benefits?
The answer is, yes, sometimes they do. However. this quick one-time exam is usually not sufficient for approval. More often than not, Social Security will deny a claim where the only medical evidence is from their consulting doctor.
If you or a loved one are thinking about Social Security disability, we urge you to develop a treatment plan with a doctor or appropriate medical or mental provider for documentation.
If you wish to talk about Social Security disability--or just ask questions--I am always happy to speak to you. Just call me at (256) 799-0297.
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Charles W. Forsythe, The Forsythe Firm, 7027 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, AL 35806. (256) 799-0297. The call is free.
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