I just returned from a conference of Social Security Disablity attorneys that was held in Baltimore. Twice a year, representatives from the SSA are invited to provide an update as to how the system is improving. This year, as has been in the past, the news has not been positive. In fact, we learned that each day more than 2600 new claims are filed and the average wait time to get a hearing can be as long as two years!
So what to do? It is very important that you develop your medical evidence as soon as possible. It is not enough to simply submit medical records, notes, and test results. The SSA needs reports from your treating doctors which document what you can and cannot do. These are known as Residual Functional Questionnaires.
if you would like to discuss your case, visit my web site at www.berkleylaw.net or e-mail me at ben.berkley@berkleylaw.net
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