Going to another doctor the 24th - Disabilities Message Board

littlelady2852 · 07-16-2008, 05:30 PM

Hello, i have a appointment on the 24th of this month with my doctor for terrible back pain due to a cyst on my spine.
How do i get SSD to know that i was there ? Do i call them or does the doctor do that ? I am all new to this..
Karen

mimgregg · 07-16-2008, 11:18 PM

Get copies of the doctor's notes which will include all the information he gathered from you personally as well as tests and results. It should list your height, weight, mood, a pain rating that you give the answer to, and what symptoms are obvious and if there has been any positive or negative change(s) as well as any changes in medicines and why.
I cannot stress enough to be very specific and if you feel something was dictated into your chart incorrectly, immediately bring it to your doctors attention. Make copies and have them notarized if possible. Send a copy to your advocate or lawyer if you are using one, send a copy to Social Security or have your advocate/lawyer do it, and finally add the original to your file of info. My lawyer is slack about updating SS, but we are so far behind our hearing that he is in no hurry. ARRRGH.
Good luck to you from the SC Pee Dee
Mim Gregg

littlelady2852 · 07-17-2008, 11:44 AM

Thanks so much !!!
Karen

littlelady2852 · 07-18-2008, 10:17 AM

I called the SSA in Columbia SC today and asked them for copies of my records and they told me i would have to wait until i hear from them if i am denied. Is this the usual way these damn people do things ? Sorry it just makes me so mad and upset. No wonder i am antidepressants. Thanks..
Karen