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. The representative assigned to your file asks for the consultative examination. 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. Perhaps you do not have recent x rays or a required test for your particular condition. A call for a consultative examination is not an indication that your case will not be approved. But it does mean that your file cannot be fully reviewed until the information from the CE is obtained. Once an exam is asked for, it is mandatory that you undergo the examination. If you have any questions or concerns about your particular CE, you many wish to contact a social security lawyer.
Q: Should I have a social security lawyer review my case before I appeal?
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. A large number of cases initially reviewed by the Social Security Administration are not approved. Just because a case is denied, does not mean it cannot win in appeal. Often cases are denied simply due to lack of appropriate information. Having a social security lawyer on your side during an appeal process will guarantee that your case will be adjudicated properly. Having a social security lawyer handle your appeal will not guarantee that you will win, but it will give you a better chance than if you handled the process on your own.
Q: Once I submit my application, do I need to follow up with social security?
A: You should check up on your case. Your social security lawyer (if applicable) can also check your application status. It is possible that your application could be lost. It is also possible that notification regarding a case could be lost. 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.
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