Documenting Your Disability and Care in Houston
Medical documentation is often the determining factor of success in a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim or appeal. If you are seeking SSD benefits, it is very important to get the care you need, and maintain an accurate and thorough paper trail of your treatment.
At the law firm of Coats & Todd, we educate our clients on how to work with their doctors in seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Whether you are being treated at the Houston Medical Center, the Ben Taub General Hospital, LBJ Hospital or another Houston area hospital, our attorneys can give you sound advice on working with your doctor and other important SSD issues.
Contact us online or by telephone at 800-856-1031 to speak with an experienced Houston Social Security Disability lawyer.
Helping With Your Doctors in Houston
Your doctor is trained in treating your disability, but he or she does not necessarily know the intricacies of the Social Security Disability application process. We teach clients how to obtain information to support a successful SSD claim:
- Visit your doctor regularly: One or two times per year is not enough when presenting a claim to the SSA.
- Make sure your doctors and nurses take notes: Our lawyers can talk to your medical providers to explain what types of documentation are helpful.
- Follow your doctor's orders: This is important not only for your own well-being, but for the success of your claim.
Tell Your Doctor Everything
We understand many people don't like to complain at the doctor's office. However, when undergoing treatment for a disability that keeps you out of work, it is very important to tell your doctor everything. A pain that may seem insignificant could wind up being compelling evidence in your SSD claim or appeal. If there were ever a good time to complain, it is definitely in the doctor's office!
Contact Us
Based in Richardson, Texas, we represent people with physical and mental impairments in Houston, 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.
