I applied for SSI and my claim was "Disapproved". I filed an appeal for reconsideration. I received a letter that I was appoved to see a doctor paid for by Social Security in order to determine whether I am disabled or not. Should I go to their doctor? Should I get a lawyer at this point?
2006-11-17 02:00:50 · 9 answers · asked by Shay 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes you should my dear.
2006-11-17 02:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SSN is used today in the idea that it helps to verify that the You who is the getting med.Attn is the You paying the bills, but part of what is making ID theft possible and so common is the overuse of the SSN as an ID # for various organizations. There was a time when every biz/Dr. would create a specific ID # for theor own records, but I think in mid 80's they started using SSN, since everyone is supposed to have one, and no 2 should have the same, where as if say Dr A and DR B merge practices, and team up, when they combine the records its possible that Patient X and Patient Y might both be filed as case 10, and this could cause problems if one were to accidnetally be treated for the others illness
2016-05-21 22:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be required to see their MD for an evaluation, but get an attorney anyway prior to seeing their MD. I was evaluated by social security's MD and was still denied more than 7 years ago. It was only after I hired an attorney and they compiled all the proper documentation from all of my doctors that they finally approved my claim. Social Security will call their MD an "independent" examiner, but do not be fooled, the doctor they are sending you too is contracted, paid for and retained as just that....social security's medical advocate. Best of luck.
ps. expect that this process will take many attempts and a signifigant amount of time...social security generally denies most claims the first and second time.
2006-11-17 02:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by ripley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a lwayer first. He will probably tell you to go to their doctor. I was injured at work (UPS) and like tons of other people they *icked me over. I hired a lawyer, went to their doctor and received a settlement check from UPS. Alot of lawyers won't charge you unless they get something for you - mine got paid out of the settlement money Good Luck
2006-11-17 02:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by Scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they will pay for it and you are truly disabled, go see the Dr.
Otherwise it takes years to get S.S. benefits I have been unable to work for 2 years and haven't gotten any help yet, and my Dr.'s have both reported to S.S. that I am disabled. I wish S.S. would pay for my Dr's my family hasn't had Christmas or birthdays since I got sick!
2006-11-17 02:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by dakota29575 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always go to their doctor at their cost and you may get an honest answer or what they want the doctor to say, if you dont get the answer you want then hire a lawyer..
2006-11-17 02:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by A G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
forgive the pun, but it wouldn't hurt to get a lawyer. Actually, seek his advice first then go from there.
2006-11-17 02:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lawyer will want a percentage if you really are desabled what do you have to lose
2006-11-17 02:07:19 · answer #8 · answered by goodtimesgladly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes same thing happened to me go to their reffered doctor
2006-11-17 02:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by 2341 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋