Establishing a Record of Medical Treatment
The disability lawyers of Burnett & Driskill in Liberty, Missouri, advise clients to obtain medical evaluation and treatment for their disabilities before applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Many disabled people are not under a doctor's care, even though their conditions have become progressively worse. Some say they tried various medical treatments without success.
Building Your Case
Even if medical treatment does not improve your physical condition, it can improve your chances of a successful disability claim. Our attorneys will talk to you about your condition and your history of medical treatment. If necessary, we will refer you to a free medical clinic for diagnosis and treatment.
When you consult a physician, do not say that you are disabled. Give the doctor specific examples of how and why you cannot work. When your medical record contains information about how the condition limits your ability to function, it can be much more beneficial to your disability claim.
We will advise your doctor regarding how to describe your medical condition in a way that the Social Security Administration will find most meaningful. Claims are often successful when the treating physician is supportive and explains your disability in terms that follow Social Security's specific rules and regulations.
To arrange a free initial consultation about your disability claim, please contact us by e-mail or call toll free 877-578-6602. Our Social Security disability attorneys represent disabled people in the Kansas City area and throughout eastern Kansas and western Missouri.
