Social Security is looking for specific information in deciding whether or not you are disabled.
Top tips to help you win your case:
- Get your medical tests. SSA loves objective findings to confirm your pain complaints. This means tests such as Xrays, MRIs, EMGs, or heart tests.
- Go to your doctor. Social Security thinks that if you do not go to the doctor, then you are cured. Make sure to go at least every 3 to 4 months.
- Complain about your problems and limitations. If your doctor records do not show that you are in pain, or need to elevate your legs, or rest every 10 minutes then Social Security will think you have no problems.
- Go to the emergency room or the hospital when needed. Many people experience embarrassment in going to the emergency room or hospital. Once again SSA expects you to seek emergency or acute care if needed.
You have to know what Social Security is looking for when deciding whether a person is disabled.
They want to know if you can function at a job full time.
They do not rely only on what you tell them.
This is why the doctor records and tests are very important.
Get your tests, go to the doctor, hospital and emergency room and tell them about all your problems.
Questions about Social Security Disability? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.