The Medical Evidence Behind a Disability Claim
Social Security Disability requires medical evidence of conditions and limitations that interfere with the ability to perform sustained work. A useful physician evaluation explains not only what diagnoses exist, but how those conditions affect function over time.
Evaluation of the medical conditions, treatment history, objective findings, symptoms, prognosis, and overall effect on work-related function.
SSD EVALUATION INFORMATION →Medical explanation of limitations involving standing, walking, sitting, lifting, use of the hands, concentration, pace, attendance, stamina, or other work functions.
START A REVIEW →The important medical question often involves whether the claimant can reliably perform work activity on a regular and continuing basis.
SSD APPOINTMENT INFORMATION →Disability may result from the combined effect of several physical and/or mental health conditions rather than one diagnosis considered alone.
REVIEW MULTIPLE CONDITIONS →Physician restrictions should be medically supported and clearly explain what the claimant can and cannot reasonably do in a work setting.
PREPARE FOR EVALUATION →Review may identify missing medical evidence, unclear functional reasoning, incomplete records, or areas needing better explanation.
REQUEST A REVIEW →