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How to Improve Your Social Security Disabilty Claim

Written by: Joel W. Davis

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Collect medical expert opinion to support your disability

Having clear medical records and a good medical opinion in writing from your treating doctor(s) confirming that you are disabled are vital information in presenting your claim.

Get supportive testimony

Collect testimonies from family, friends, neighbors or relatives that have to assist you with activities, chores etc. Ask people who help you daily to provide a testimony in writing. Have them explain what they do for you, how often and why they assist you.

Collect on going medical records

Documentation of ongoing treatment helps the Social Security department evaluate whether you are currently disabled or not. Even if you have a chronic condition and know that the doctor cannot cure it, it is still beneficial to keep visiting the doctor and relay your pain, symptoms, and ongoing new problems to be officially documented by a medical professional. The Judge that oversees your case will be verifying whether your condition is ongoing or temporary.

Present your complete profile

Social Security looks at you as a whole. You can be considered disabled if your combination of impairments make it so that you cannot work. For example, if you are depressed as a result of your condition, you should seek mental health treatment to document that condition. Social Security disability looks at both mental and physical states that can prevent you from working or living independently.