Disability Law Claims Blog

Seek Medical Treatment for Your Disabilities

The critical aspect in any disability claim is having medical evidence that explains your impairment(s) and substantiates your claim.

This means obtaining treatment for your condition(s) on a sustained and consistent basis. It is suggested that you see a doctor or specialist at least 1 time every 3 months. The best scenario is to receive treatment from the same doctor(s) over time. Such doctors are referred to as a "treating source" physician. The diagnoses and opinions of a treating source physician usually carry greater weight.

On the other hand, we understand that obtaining such treatment can be difficult as many disability claimants do not have medical insurance or cannot afford to pay the required co-pay fees.

The unfortunate reality is Social Security and the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) does not discount the necessity of medical evidence because you cannot afford the treatment.

If you find yourself in the challenging position of needing medical treatment and you do not have insurance, the staff at the Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg can offer you suggestions on how to obtain the required treatment at little or no charge.

Call us now for a FREE legal consultation and EVALUATION of your case - 1.888.234.5758.