An SSDI applicant properly represented by a disability lawyer stands a better chance of winning his/her claim.

1. An SSDI applicant properly
represented by a disability
lawyer stands a better chance
of winning his/her claim.
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Medical evidence is the most crucial factor that the SSA would consider when
evaluating a disability claim. To get an SSDI or SSI claim approved, the claimant has to
produce medical records that support the particular disability. So the prime concern of any
disability insurance applicant is to get diagnosed for the specific impairment, and obtain
treatment. The relevant medical records will then have to be submitted to the SSA for
detailed perusal. A social security disability lawyer provides professional help to claimants
and helps them avoid making common mistakes that could lead to claim denial or delay.
Efficient medical review services provided by a medical chart review company are a great
support for legal professionals handling SSDI claims. These services include reviewing the
medical records of the claimant to determine the legitimacy of the claim, and also to decide
whether the claimant needs to undergo additional testing to establish disability.
Initial disability claims involve a long period of processing and therefore these have to be
filed immediately.
 Disability lawyers ensure that their clients do not experience any difficulty on account
of filing too late.
 The lawyer may ask the SSA to schedule a CE or consultative examination with one
of their physicians, or ask the claimant to get the required testing done on his/her
own.
 Disability lawyers have the expertise to decide which doctors to request statements
regarding the applicant’s functional limitations, identify the medical records that are
to be submitted to the administrative law judge who will hear the claimant’s case,
and handle bad evidence skillfully.
The SSA allows applicants to obtain the services of a disability lawyer/representative at any
time during the claim processing period.

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Developing the Necessary Medical Evidence
Acceptable medical evidence includes recent medical records reflecting the disability along
with documents and test results that are objective and accurate. Most importantly, these
records must be created by healthcare providers the SSA considers as acceptable medical
sources. These sources are licensed and certified professionals such as medical/osteopathic
physicians, optometrists, speech language pathologists, psychologists and podiatrists
among others. The type of evidence to submit includes the following:
 Physical examination results
 Diagnosis, treatment notes
 Lab and other test results and interpretations – blood panels, imaging studies and so
on
 Medications – names and dosage
A disability application that is filed along with all necessary, accurate and complete medical
information is less likely to be denied. Disability lawyers work with their client applicants to
close any gaps that may be present in the medical chart before the application is filed. If the
benefits are denied, they request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) so that
they can explain the claimant’s actual condition and provide reasons for the gaps that exist
in the medical record.
Disability Lawyers Improve the Chances of Winning a Disability Claim
Social security representatives and disability lawyers contribute more at the ALJ disability
hearing, when an applicant has been unable to prove the legitimacy of the case at the initial
claim or reconsideration appeal levels. It is estimated that claimants who are properly
represented are fifty percent more likely to win their benefits at an ALJ disability hearing

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compared to those who are not represented by a professional. Here are the major reasons
why it is so.
 Professional lawyers and SS representatives are thoroughly knowledgeable regarding
important details such as disability impairment listing criteria, how SSA determines
disability, relevance of past employment of the applicant and so on.
 They know the importance of presenting updated medical information and ensure
that the right medical evidence is obtained and presented in a timely manner.
 They thoroughly analyze the case, reviewing earlier decisions made at the disability
application level and reconsideration appeal levels. This helps to identify the efficacy
of the medical records presented to the disability examiners who handled the case
previously. In addition, any discrepancies and shortfalls can also be identified.