Medical Evidence and Medical Records
Medical Evidence and Medical Records
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What Medical Evidence Is Required by Social Security Disability?
Social Security disability needs timely, accurate, and sufficient medical evidence.
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Functional Limitations in Your Medical Record Help Get Social Security Disability
Your functional limitations are the most important evidence for Social Security disability.
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Can a Doctor's Letter Win a Disability Case or Get You Approved?
Doctors' letters can help you win your Social Security disability case if they contain specific limitations supported by medical evidence.
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Will My Doctor Charge Me to Write a Letter for Social Security Disability?
Your doctor may charge you a fee to fill out a lengthy RFC form, but it's probably worth the money.
The RFC: Your Functional Limitations
The RFC: Your Functional Limitations
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What Is Your Residual Functional Capacity (RFC)?
Your RFC is an assessment of what you are capable of doing and what you are too limited to do.
Available Resources
Available Resources
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Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) Forms for Doctors
An RFC form completed by your doctor can greatly improve your chances of winning Social Security disability benefits. Download a free RFC form here.
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits
Details on what an RFC should include for over 200 different illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions, written by a former chief medical consultant for the SSA.
