Applying for disability with heart failure and Social Security keeps sending me to doctorsBack in January, I began the process of filing for disability due to congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. They have sent me to two doctors already and now when I thought they were about to make a decision they are sending me to another doctor for another evaluation. They already sent me to do a ECG and an echocardiogram. What do you think this means in regards to my chances for getting approved? Thank you for your opinion. The only thing you can really ever know about this type of situation is that a disability examiner, or just as likely, a disability examiner's supervisor, has found it necessary to obtain additional information that was not necessarily available in your regular medical records. It's probably not very often, I would say, that a claimant is sent for an ECG and an echocardiogram, so, obviously, they think this line of development is worth pursuing. That said, I think its safe to say this is a positive development. In my time as a disability examiner, I think I may seen this type of consultative examination being scheduled less than a handful of times. I would I could say more, but the only thing to do is wait for a decision at this point. Good luck on your case. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Facts about Congestive Heart Failure and Filing for Disability Will I be approved for disability on my appeal? Disability Approval Chances at the Social Security Reconsideration and Hearing Levels How Often Does Social Security Approve Disability The First Time You Apply? Best Medical Records For a Disability Claim How Far Back Does Social Security Look At Your Medical Records Social Security Disability prefers Current Medical Records Why does Social Security send people to medical exams? What makes you eligible to qualify for disability? The jobs that you might have done in the past fifteen years |
