Tag Archives: Medical Opinion

Do you need an FCE in a Social Security case?

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I was recently asked if you need a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) in a Social Security disability case. No, but it really helps if you can get one. As I previously wrote, it is vital to get a statement from … Continue reading →

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What if your doctor does not want to help?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

eNewsMediaMagazine has some tips on building a strong Social Security disabilty claim: Tip #1: Choose the right doctor(s). Regardless of your specific disability, you will need medical documentation. The only way to do this is to visit at least one … Continue reading →

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Why doesn’t Social Security get a statement of my limitations from my doctor?

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

You already know how important it is to get a Medical Source Statement in your Social Security disability case. The best source for this is your own doctor. However, I typically see Social Security have one of their technicians or a Social … Continue reading →

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The one element missing in most Social Security cases: a medical opinion of limitations

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

To be found disabled, generally you have to show that you are unable to perform some type of full time work. This is a simplification of the Social Security disability standard, but it is sufficient for this article. The most common … Continue reading →

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