Documenting Your Disability and Care in Austin
Sadly, people with very real and debilitating disabilities are turned down for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits every day. In many cases, lack of adequate medical documentation is the reason these claims are not accepted.
At the law firm of Coats & Todd, we understand the importance of accurate medical evidence in presenting claims to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Whether you are being treated at Austin State Hospital, St. David's Hospital, Heart Hospital of Austin or another area hospital, we can provide you with knowledgeable counsel on working with your doctor and other important SSD topics.
Contact us online or by telephone at 800-856-1031 to speak with an experienced Austin Social Security Disability attorney.
Helping With Your Doctors in Austin
Doctors do not necessarily know the complexities of the Social Security Disability system. For this reason, they may not provide you with the documentation you need to present a compelling case to the SSA. Our attorneys can help resolve that problem.
We can talk to your doctor to help him or her understand what type of documentation you need for your disability case. We can also educate you on successful strategies for working with your doctor:
- Get treated regularly: Sporadic treatment may not be enough for the SSA to approve you claim. Seek treatment whenever necessary, more than once or twice per year.
- Tell your doctor to take notes: Your doctor may tell you things that are important to your SSD case. We need those statements in writing to present to the SSA.
- Follow your doctor's orders: Failing to take medication, or follow orders for therapy or getting rest will only hurt your case.
With more than 40 years combined experience handling SSD claims and appeals, our lawyers know what evidence the SSA is looking for. We will help you obtain the documentation you need to have the best possible chance at achieving a successful result.
Contact Us
Based in Richardson, Texas, we represent people with physical and mental impairments in Austin, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, throughout Texas and nationwide. Contact us today online or call us at 800-856-1031 for a free initial consultation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday.
