Evidence that Proves a Social Security Disability Claim
Evidence that Proves a Social Security Disability Claim
Applying for Benefits in Tennessee
When you apply for Social Security disability insurance in Tennessee, you have to fill out paperwork that asserts why you deserve the benefits.
If you aren't entirely certain how to fill out this paperwork, contact an Memphis disability attorney as soon as possiblethe application process is already a fairly slow one, even in the best of circumstances, so making sure you understand the evidentiary requirements for eligibility is crucial to keeping your application moving and hopefully earning you a favorable decision.
The main thing that you or your attorney must show the Social Security Administration is that you are disabled and unable to work. Simply having your doctor state this is not enough, although you must show evidence through your doctor of your disability and your inability to work, through a number of different types of records and testimony:
Detailed accounts of your symptomology
X-rays or other medical proof that you have conditions that restrict your motion
Notes in your medical charts that show restricted range of motion
X-rays or notes that show restrictions in muscular strength or the ability to perform basic movements
Specific medical reasons about why the claimant cannot work
Notes and expert testimony as to prognosis, diagnosis, and other functional restrictions
Generally, it is unusual for patients to be so sick and still be able to coordinate the necessary evidence for an SSDI or SSI claim. Working with a good Memphis disability lawyer can make a real difference in how quickly and easily you get the benefits you need in order to be able to focus on your health.