When you are asking your doctor for help with your disability application (SSI or SSD), you can help them understand the significance of their role and make sure your doctor provides the necessary information to support your disability application effectively.

Here are key tips for your doctor:

  1. Share Treatment Details: Discuss your medical history, treatment, and how long you've been under their care. It's crucial information.

  2. Explain Your Limitations: Be clear about the limitations in your daily life, including activities, social interactions, focus, persistence, and pace.

  3. Give Real-Life Examples: Instead of just listing symptoms, share specific examples of how your limitations affect your daily life and, in particular, your ability to work.

  4. Connect Symptoms to Work Limitations: Help your doctor understand how your symptoms and limitations make it impossible for you to work. This is important for your disability application.

  5. Consider Collaborating: If you have other healthcare providers, like caseworkers or social workers, suggest they collaborate with your doctor and follow the same guidelines when providing information.

By having this conversation with your doctor, you can help them understand the significance of their role and provide the necessary information to support your disability application effectively.

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Last Reviewed: October 12, 2023