Do I Need a Social Security Lawyer for a Consultative Exam?
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Q: Why do I have to see a social security medical examiner after I apply for disability?
A: Many people who file for disability benefits through Social Security are asked to go through a consultation with one of their doctors. Your representative will refer to it as a consultative examination. A CE is requested by the disability examiner who handles your case. The administrative judge for your appeal can also call for the CE. The consultative exam most often serves one of two purposes. If you have not had an exam recently, a CE will provide updated information. If the details on your medical records are old, the disability examiner assigned to your file will not be able to make a sound decision. The second reason would be because your medical files are not complete. For example, you may not have a recent test that might be necessary to determine the status of your injury. A request for a CE does not mean that your application is heading toward denial. It is an indication, however, that more details on your medical condition are required in order to rule on your application. Once an exam is asked for, it is mandatory that you undergo the examination. It may be wise to seek the counsel of a social security lawyer in the event that you feel you have been treated unfairly during a consultative examination process.
Q: Do I need to hire a social security lawyer if my initial application for disability through Social Security was denied?
A: If your application for disability was denied, you should appeal and it is wise to hire a social security lawyer to help with the process. Many applications for social security disability benefits are denied. If an application is not approved, it is not necessarily an indication that the case should not be awarded benefits. Some applications are not approved because of incomplete data or missteps in the application process. A social security lawyer knows the hearing process well, will make sure your file has all the required information and that it is fairly reconsidered. Statistically, cases represented by a social security lawyer that are reconsidered by an administrative judge stand a better chance of receiving approval.
Q: After I apply for disability, do I need to check the status of my application?
A: Yes, you should follow up on the status of your application. If you have a social security lawyer, he will do it for you, but you should also check in with your lawyer. In some cases, paperwork can be misplaced. In other cases, notice of approval or denial of an application may never reach the applicant. Your case goes through a lot of steps in the review process. You could miss deadlines if you are not notified. It is always wise to check the status of your file from time to time. Get in touch with the representative handling you case (usually referred to as the "disability examiner.") On average, a decision on a case will be rendered within a few months. You will want to check the status of your application if you have not heard anything during that time. Similar topics Social security lawyer florida ...
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