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December 19th, 2009 by admin
Q: When applying for social security benefits, how important is it that your doctor support your claim?
A: It is extremely important that your doctor supports your claim. He or she will be asked to write a statement that explains your injury, your prognosis and your resulting employment outlook. The disability examiner will be influenced heavily by the supporting materials from your doctor. A cooperative doctor will also be more likely to assist in obtaining medical records on time. If your doctor does not support your decision to file for social security benefits, find one who does. If your doctor becomes unresponsive after you have already submitted your application, find a new one. It may seem like a difficult task, but it will be time well spent. It can mean the difference between winning and losing your case. You will have an extremely difficult time being awarded social security benefits without the support of a doctor.