Trying to get Social Security disability benefits without your doctor's help is a long, frustrating and difficult process. And by your doctor's help, I mean more than just routine medical records. From experience, I know that getting your doctor to complete what's called a "treating source statement" can make all the difference.
THE PROBLEM WITH MEDICAL RECORDS: They are often very skimpy, very general, and almost never address any vocational restrictions. For example, I never see a doctor's routine exam notes that address how much the patient can lift or carry, how long he/she can sit, stand or walk, or whether the patient can climb stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl, push or pull....etc. And these are the functions that Social Security rely on to make decisions on claims.
If we represent you, we will go after medical evidence that demonstrates that you cannot work. This will include an attempt to get one of your treating physicians to provide an honest, fair and complete evaluation of how your impairment limit your ability to do work-related activities.
This is just one area in which we can "add value" to your disability application.
If you want to know more about the Social Security disability process, or how the Forsythe Firm can advocate for you, please contact us by one of the methods below:
PHONE (256) 799-0297
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