TIPS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)
We know that navigating the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be difficult. That's why we've compiled some helpful tips to follow when dealing...
In Diaz Situations where an additional examination will likely be necessary for your Social Security disability hearing, to include the following: v. Secretary of Health & Human Services, the 10th Circuit determined that ALJ's have broad discretion in deciding whether to order a CE or consultative examination. "Nevertheless, it is clear that, where there is a direct conflict in the medical evidence requiring resolution, see 20 C.F.R. § 404.1519a(b)(4), or where the medical evidence in the record is inconclusive, see Thompson v. Sullivan, 987 F.2d 1482, 1491 (10th Cir.1993), a consultative examination is often required for proper resolution of a disability claim. Similarly, where additional tests are required to explain a diagnosis already contained in the record, resort to a consultative examination may be necessary."
see also 20 C.F.R. § 416.919a; Standards for Consultative Examinations and Existing Medical Evidence, 56 Fed.Reg. 36,932, 36,941 (1991).
Consulting with your attorney is a good idea if you believe another examination might help you win at your Social Security disability hearing. Good exams often fill holes in the record and lead to good results. However, rushed exams or exams where the examiner is given an incomplete picture can do more harm than good. This is one of many reasons having an experienced attorney by your side is useful. Have frank discussions with your lawyer and as often as possible, involve your own doctor in the process. He or she is in the best position to offer the Social Security Administration an opinion on your ability to perform work.
We know that navigating the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be difficult. That's why we've compiled some helpful tips to follow when dealing...
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