Tag Archives: Medical Records

Things to watch out for if your case is moved to a new hearing office

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I previously wrote about how Social Security may move a case from one hearing office (Office of Disability Adjudication and Review – ODAR) to another to try to ease case congestion and speed up processing. Usually, there is nothing to worry … Continue reading →

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Should I apply for Social Security?

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Are you struggling with working because of physical or psychological impairments?  Have you stopped working because you just could no longer do the job? You may be going back and forth on whether to apply for Social Security: Maybe I … Continue reading →

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How to get your medical records for free!

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

If you request medical records from a doctor or hospital in Colorado, the maximum you can be charged is set by 6 C.C.R 1011-1, Chapter 2, Part 5.2.3.4. In 2008, the maximum price for medical records is “not to exceed $16.50 for … Continue reading →

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Cost of Medical Records Increases More Than 36 Percent!

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

The State of Colorado has allowed medical records copiers to increase the prices they charge to provide your medical records. Medical records are one of the foundations of a Social Security case. The main way you establish the existence and … Continue reading →

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How to read medical records

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Whether you are working with a lawyer or are trying to get Social Security disability / Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits on your own, you will probably be reading medical records at some point. Here is a quick primer on … 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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How To Get Your Medical Records – Part 4

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

So, how much is it going to cost me to get my medical records?  The cost of obtaining medical records differs from state to state. In Colorado, where my practice is located, doctors’ offices are supposed to charge no more … Continue reading →

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How To Get Your Medical Records – Part 3

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

How do you get your medical records?  In Colorado, anyone over the age of 18 can get a copy of their medical records by making a written request to their doctor’s office. If you have only one doctor, or just … Continue reading →

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How To Get Your Medical Records – Part 2

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

In Part 1, we talked about some of the reasons why Social Security may not get all your relevant medical records. Here is the real kicker: you often only find out what records Social Security has obtained in the denial … Continue reading →

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How to get your medical records – Part 1

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

If you just filed for benefits, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to improve your chances of being approved? Yes! Get your medical records! Why should I get my own records? Social Security is supposed … Continue reading →

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