When representing a claimant seeking Social Security Disability ("SSD") benefits, we obtain medical records from each of their treating physicians. We also ask these doctors to complete a Medical Findings Summary, which is a questionnaire designed to assess a patient’s restrictions and limitations (“R&Ls”). The Social Security Administration relies on these R&Ls when making its determination. If the R&Ls from a claimant’s medical impairment is severe, they may satisfy the requirements of one of Social Security’s “Listings.”
We
represented a 41-year-old dental assistant from Melville, NY, who suffers from a
significant vision impairment. We requested that her doctor to review Social
Security’s Listing criteria for Visual Disorders. The physician supported our
case by providing medical evidence showing our client met the Listing. Along with a vision test requested by the
State agency, we submitted this information, and our client was promptly approved
during the initial application stage.
Retaining
an experienced disability attorney is in your best interest if you are planning
on applying for SSD benefits. Our office,
located in Melville, NY in Suffolk county, offers a free phone consultation.
No comments:
Post a Comment