Comments on: Should I talk to my doctor before applying for Social Security disability benefits? http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/11/should-i-talk-to-my-doctor-before-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/ Published by the Stasiuk Firm PC | In Colorado, Call for a Free Consultation (800) 407-0166 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:02:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: removeSS http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/11/should-i-talk-to-my-doctor-before-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 removeSS Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:49:22 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=3304#comment-1463 leeches leeches

]]> By: SS Disability http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/11/should-i-talk-to-my-doctor-before-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-1426 SS Disability Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:58:19 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=3304#comment-1426 This is such an excellent blog! I wish I would have stumbled upon it way before now!<br><br>Deciding to apply for a SS Disability can be a tough one, and I think one of the things the potential claimant needs to know is whether or not their doctor is going to support them in their claim. The Social Security Laws generally require the SS Disability Judge hearing your case to adopt your primary care physician's opinion on your disability. Therefore, it is important to know if your doctor is going to back you up in your claim for SS Disability. Writing a letter on your behalf and filling out forms as to your residual functional capacity are critical steps in winning a SS Disability claim.<br><br>If you can no longer work, and your doctor is not backing you up in your claim for SS Disability, then I would definately seek out another doctor to at least get a second opinion (if not to transfer your care). This is such an excellent blog! I wish I would have stumbled upon it way before now!

Deciding to apply for a SS Disability can be a tough one, and I think one of the things the potential claimant needs to know is whether or not their doctor is going to support them in their claim. The Social Security Laws generally require the SS Disability Judge hearing your case to adopt your primary care physician's opinion on your disability. Therefore, it is important to know if your doctor is going to back you up in your claim for SS Disability. Writing a letter on your behalf and filling out forms as to your residual functional capacity are critical steps in winning a SS Disability claim.

If you can no longer work, and your doctor is not backing you up in your claim for SS Disability, then I would definately seek out another doctor to at least get a second opinion (if not to transfer your care).

]]> By: Josh http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/11/should-i-talk-to-my-doctor-before-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-1254 Josh Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:29:02 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=3304#comment-1254 thanks Tomas... long story short, i asked because i had a friend whose doctor wasn't supportive because the mri's weren't conclusive, but he got a second opinion, a new mri (i think a standing mri) and it revealed other issues. but, that was mostly medical issues and opinions, not necessarily opinions about disability. thanks, again! thanks Tomas… long story short, i asked because i had a friend whose doctor wasn't supportive because the mri's weren't conclusive, but he got a second opinion, a new mri (i think a standing mri) and it revealed other issues. but, that was mostly medical issues and opinions, not necessarily opinions about disability. thanks, again!

]]> By: Josh http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/11/should-i-talk-to-my-doctor-before-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-1182 Josh Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:29:02 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=3304#comment-1182 thanks Tomas... long story short, i asked because i had a friend whose doctor wasn't supportive because the mri's weren't conclusive, but he got a second opinion, a new mri (i think a standing mri) and it revealed other issues. but, that was mostly medical issues and opinions, not necessarily opinions about disability. thanks, again! thanks Tomas… long story short, i asked because i had a friend whose doctor wasn't supportive because the mri's weren't conclusive, but he got a second opinion, a new mri (i think a standing mri) and it revealed other issues. but, that was mostly medical issues and opinions, not necessarily opinions about disability. thanks, again!

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/11/should-i-talk-to-my-doctor-before-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-1179 TomaszStasiuk Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:28:17 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=3304#comment-1179 I don't advocate shopping for a particular opinion. I just think it is a good idea to have the conversation with one's doctor to know if the doctor is going to be supportive or not. I don't advocate shopping for a particular opinion. I just think it is a good idea to have the conversation with one's doctor to know if the doctor is going to be supportive or not.

]]> By: Josh http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/11/should-i-talk-to-my-doctor-before-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-1178 Josh Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:45 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=3304#comment-1178 should i try to find a new doctor if he doesn't give me the answer i'm looking for? i'm relatively young and i'm afraid my doctor won't feel i'm disabled... thanks for the article. should i try to find a new doctor if he doesn't give me the answer i'm looking for? i'm relatively young and i'm afraid my doctor won't feel i'm disabled… thanks for the article.

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