Do I Need to Go to a Social Security Consultative Examination?
After you have applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it is common for the Social Security Administration to schedule a Consultative Examination with one of its physicians. The purpose of these examinations is to have a physician examine an applicant and provide a summary of the applicant’s functional abilities to the Social Security Administration. If the physician determines that your medical conditions are severe enough, this will allow the Social Security Administration to approve your benefits.
Consultative Examinations can be scheduled to assess physical or mental health issues. Sometimes, they may include x-rays, breathing tests, or other diagnostic testing. This is especially true when an applicant’s own medical treatment has been sparse.
Oftentimes, without the Consultative Examination results, the Social Security Administration will simply not have enough evidence to grant your application for disability benefits. Thus, it is extremely important that you attend any Consultative Examinations, as the Social Security Administration could deny your benefits if you do not attend.
If you have questions about a scheduled Consultative Examination or other aspects of your disability benefits, contact Herdman Yeager, LLC for a free consultation.
Disclaimer: This blog provides general information on legal issues and is not a substitute for legal advice. Each individual claim is unique. To seek legal guidance, you should contact an attorney.