If you glance at the Social Security disability list of impairments, you may have questions. For example: what does it take to prove that you are impaired?
A combination of the following is generally what the Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to see:
1. Treatment note or reports
These reports can be from the clinic, from the hospital, or from anyone providing your medical care.
2. Physician exam
A full examination, and the report which your doctor’s office will generate, is important to provide an overall picture of your health.
3. Blood work panels
Blood tests, and documentation of regular blood monitoring, can help prove that you are doing what you need to do to maintain your well-being.
4. X-rays
If you have been scanned, the resulting images can help you make your claim for benefits.
5. CAT scan
Similarly, the CAT scan images can help show the condition you are dealing with, and prove that you have sought treatment and analysis.
6. MRI
An MRI will certainly help you present your case as well. Lying still for such a long time in that MRI tube is unpleasant, but is often a necessary component of treatment.
Legal Assistance For Social Security Disability Claims
If you are preparing your disability claim, it is prudent to seek assistance. Many claims are denied, and often it is merely a question of incomplete paperwork.