South Carolina Social Security Disability Lawyers
When filing for Social Security Disability, your medical records play a large role in determining whether your request for benefits will be approved or denied.
If you are filing a claim for social security disability benefits, chances are that you are unable to work and have lost your main source of income. Many times, a loss of benefits comes with a loss of employment. Not having health insurance decreases the likelihood that you will visit the doctor.
Without adequate documentation establishing that you have a physical or mental problem (or a combination of problems) severe enough to prevent you from working in any regular paying job (“substantial gainful activity”) for at least 12 months, your claim for benefits will likely be denied.
So how do you prove that you suffer from a condition which entitles you to social security benefits when you do not have health insurance and you cannot afford to go to the doctor?
- Ask your doctor: Many doctors will continue to treat a patient who has applied for Medicaid.
- If your doctor will not see you, you should locate the free clinic in your community. Find your local free clinic in your community.
- In the event of an emergency, go to the emergency room.
If you are able to see a doctor, and unable to afford your prescription medication, ask your doctor for samples. You should also consider contacting the drug manufacturer to ask if they offer a free or reduced cost prescription program.
When all else fails, keep a diary. Document how you feel, what you are able to do, what you are not able to do, and how your medical condition effects your day to day activities.
If you suffer from a medical condition that prevents you from working, contact the Strom Law Firm, LLC today for a free consultation to hear how we can help.
