Category Archives: Medical Evidence

Get your Doctor to Write a Supporting Statement for your Social Security Disability or SSI Case

A statement from your doctor may be one of the most helpful tools to use when trying to win your SSD and SSI case.  Judges look at these forms in a particularly favorable light if the written statement details what … Continue reading

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How do you Qualify Medically for SSD or SSI Under the Listings?

Everyone’s case is different and the method of review of your case will depend on what medical condition or group of physical and mental conditions you are alleging.   Social Security will review your entire record in detail to see what … Continue reading

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Not Going to a Social Security Disability Consultative Examination (CE) is a Mistake

A Consultative Examination (CE) is a doctor’s exam that the Social Security Administration (SSA) or state Disability Determination Service (DDS) agency is paying for, and scheduling you for so that they have more medical evidence to evaluate your claim.  If … Continue reading

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