How Your Doctor Can Help With Disability
How Your Doctor Can Help With Disability
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The Importance of Functional Limitations From Your Doctor for Your Disability Claim
Your functional limitations are the most important evidence for Social Security disability.
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How a Medical Source Statement from Your Doctor Can Improve Your Disability Claim
Doctors' letters can help you win your Social Security disability case if they contain specific limitations supported by medical evidence.
Questions About Doctors and Disability
Questions About Doctors and Disability
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What Do I Need From My Doctor to Qualify for Disability Benefits?
Your doctor's detailed opinion of your impairments and limitations are key in your Social Security disability claim.
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Will My Doctor Charge Me to Write a Medical Source Statement?
Your doctor may charge you a fee to fill out a lengthy RFC form, but it's probably worth the money.
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Can You Get Disability Without a Doctor?
Social Security disability determinations are made first and foremost on the evidence in your medical records, so if you don't have any doctor's visits, you'll face an uphill battle.
When a Doctor Might Not Help Your Case
When a Doctor Might Not Help Your Case
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How to Get a Reluctant Doctor's Help With Your Disability Claim
If your doctor is reluctant to help with your claim, you should find out why and address their concerns.
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What If a Doctor Says You’re Malingering (Faking) to Get Disability Benefits
Here's what to do if a doctor makes a notation in your medical record that you may be malingering or exaggerating to get Social Security disability benefits.
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Not Following Your Doctor's Orders Can Hurt Your Disability Claim
If you're filing for disability benefits and don't follow your doctor's treatment orders, Social Security can deny your application.
Going to a Social Security Doctor
Going to a Social Security Doctor
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Should You Trust the Social Security Disability Doctor?
Exams will vary by doctor, but it's generally a good idea to be wary during a medical exam for Social Security.
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What Is the Consultative Exam (CE) In Your Disability Case?
The who, what, and why of medical exams for Social Security disability.
Resources Available
Resources Available
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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.
