How Do I Get My Medical Records?

Many people show up to their Social Security Disability hearing with what they think are their medical records. They had gone to their doctor’s office and asked for their records and they were given some papers that certainly looked medical. Unfortunately, their doctor’s office had lied to them, and what they had turned out not to be medical records.

When someone asks their doctor’s office for their medical record, they are very rarely given their actual medical record. Instead, they are usually given discharge papers, appointment reminders, a medication list, a problem list, or an appointment summary. While those things are often part of a medical record, they are barely a fraction of an actual medical record. Your real medical record is thousands of pages long, with a single visit often generating fifty pages or more.

So, how do you get your hands on your actual medical record? The best way to make sure that what you are given is your real medical record is to have a lawyer submit the request for you. A lawyer is able to issue a medical record request and make sure that what they receive is the real deal.

Gathering Medical Records

Many people in need of Social Security Disability Benefits hesitate because they are afraid of the daunting task of having to go get all of their medical records. They may have had experience with other social service programs, like Bridge Cards or Unemployment, which require tediously running around and trying to get copies of things like leases, electric bills, or pay stubs.

Unlike many of these other programs, Social Security actually does the work for you when it comes to gathering your medical records. All you have to do is tell Social Security where you have been for medical treatment and Social Security will do the rest! Social Security will contact your doctors, pay for copies of your medical records, and sift through them for relevant information.

So, when considering whether it is worth it to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits, be sure to remember that most of the heavy lifting is done by Social Security. 

Disability Lawyer Cost

We have a simple rule here in office. If we take you on as a client, we are determined to win your case. For that reason, we will not charge you one dime unless we win your social security disability case. Located in Grand Rapids Michigan, we are determined to represent you in the best manner possible to maximize your results.

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Social Security Disability Lawyer Located in Grand Rapids Michigan

There are many reasons why one might need a Social Security Disability Lawyer. With the stresses and strains that we are required to put on our bodies these days, Americans are becoming more injury prone than ever. No matter your reason, you want to make sure you are able to get financial support for your disability so that you are able to protect you family, financially. Social Security

Social Security Disability can be a difficult and scary thing to pursue, there is no reason to try alone.

Don't hesitate and contact a Social Security Disability Lawyer ASAP for assistance. Mr Russell is located in Grand Rapids Michigan, located right in West Michigan. We service Kent, Allegan, Ottawa , Muskegon, Kalamazoo.