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Evidence Development

Below is the evidence that Social Security considers in their decision:

Initial Application and Appeal Forms

Fill out your Initial Application and Appeal Forms

SSA Forms

Such as the Work History Report and Function Report

Medical Records

See Medical Records section at bottom of page to ensure your medical records are thorough and accurate and to prepare for your Doctor’s Appointment

Provider Statements & Opinion Evidence

These statements can be submitted in the Provider Statements section below, or via a paper questionnaire to be created by your paralegal or attorney. If your provider prefers a paper questionnaire, please contact your representative.

Third Party Statements

Friends and family members can provide statements supporting your disability claim and advocating for the severity of your disabilities.

Hearing Testimony

The testimony that the claimant, medical experts, and vocation experts give during the hearing.

Earnings Record

The Official record that SSA & the IRS keeps of the money and number of work credits you have earned from work over your lifetime.

What Can You Do at Your Doctor’s Appointment?

  1. Be honest — credibility is everything!
  2. Continuously report symptoms; it doesn’t annoy them. That’s their job.
  3. Insist doctors get imaging if you have symptoms of pain.
  4. Follow your doctor’s instructions about care and treatment.
  5. Ask your doctor if they would support disability, and tell us what they say.

Provider Statements

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