Tag Archives: disability appeal
WHAT YOU NEED FROM YOUR DOCTOR TO PROVE DISABILITY
THE BURDEN TO PROVE DISABILITY IS ON YOU Your doctor can help you prove to the SSA that you have a severe medical condition. You need the help of your doctor. Because the burden to prove that you deserve benefits is on you. Submitting medical evidence is important. But statements from your doctor about… Read More »
TIPS ON CHOOSING YOUR TREATING DOCTOR
WHY IS YOUR TREATING DOCTOR SO IMPORTANT? Your treating doctor plays a central role in your disability claim. The SSA gives great weight to opinions from doctors who treat you regularly. This doctor sees you over a long period of time and understands your symptoms, limitations, and response to treatment. That insight helps explain… Read More »
HOW TO FILE A REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION
DID THE SSA DENY YOUR APPLICATION FOR SSDI & SSI BENEFITS? Request reconsideration on the SSA’s website if the SSA denied your application for SSD benefits. Don’t wait to appeal your SSI or SSDI initial denial. You can file your appeal online. You don’t have to fill out forms by hand or go to… Read More »
