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MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN A SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASE

What are the top 3 most important factors in a Social Security disability case?

1.  Medical Evidence.

2.  Medical Evidence

3.  Medical Evidence

4-10    Medical Evidence

Federal regulations set the eligibility requirements for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits.  A claimant must meet these strict legal requirements

More than anything else, the claimant's medical evidence will determine the outcome of the claim or appeal.  Without strong objective medical evidence Social Security cannot legally pay you a benefit.

Objective Medical Evidence means the result of medical examinations, laboratory tests or imaging studies (X-rays, PT scans, MRI or CT scans). This type of evidence can only be obtained by going to your doctor.

There's an old adage that says truthfully:  "The path to Social Security disability benefits runs straight through your doctor's office."

 Being approved for an SSDI benefit requires objective medical proof.  

Other factors are considered but nothing takes the place of strong medical proof.  Age, education and past relevant work experience are also considered--but are not decisive unless accompanied by strong medical evidence.

How to get medical evidence:  See your doctor(s) regularly.  Submit to the tests the doctor wants you to have.  Follow doctor's treatment plans, including taking prescribed medications if possible. Finally, after you file a Social Security claim, be certain that each of your doctors sends all your medical records to Social Security.

An Important Final Note:  Social Security denies around 75 percent of all initial disability applications, even "good ones."  It is often necessary to file a series of appeals in order to get approved.  Never give up the first time Social Security says you are not eligible for benefits.  At that point, get a good experienced Social Security disability lawyer and move your case higher up the system with well prepared appeals.  Most claims today are approved in the appeals process, not in the application process.

Charles W. Forsythe (The Forsythe Firm) in Huntsville, AL has experience in Social Security disability representation with an excellent track record. Free consultations and you will not pay any legal fees unless you get approved and receive past due benefits!  Call (256) 799-0297 or (256) 503-8151.



 

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