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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits require medical evidence to support your claim, and as such, you may need to visit a doctor or undergo a medical exam as part of the application process or Continuing review.

About doctors and exams and SSDI benefits:

Medical Evidence: To be eligible for SSDI benefits, you must provide medical evidence that you have a disability that prevents you from working. Medical evidence can include records of doctors' visits, medical tests, and reports from hospitals or clinics.

Medical Sources: The SSA requires medical evidence from acceptable medical sources, including licensed physicians, psychologists, rhumatoligist, pain management and other medical professionals.

Idealy these medical sources would have a comprehensive understanding of your conditions and your ability to work.

Consultative Exam: If the SSA determines that it needs more information about your condition, it may require you to undergo a consultative exam (CE). The SSA will pay for the CE, and the exam will be performed by a doctor or medical professional chosen by the SSA.

Treating Physicians: The SSA gives significant weight to medical evidence from treating physicians who have an ongoing relationship with you and have treated you for your condition. The medical evidence from your treating physician can be critical to your SSDI claim.

Typically the most weight is placed on your primary care.

Disability Determination: After you apply for SSDI benefits, the SSA will review your medical evidence and determine if you meet the requirements for disability. If the SSA requires additional medical evidence or exams, they will contact you to schedule them.

Then once approved you are subject to reviews until you reach FRA


In summary, doctors and medical exams are an essential part of the SSDI approval process and keeping your benefits. It is crucial to provide the SSA with accurate and complete medical evidence to support your claim. If you have questions about doctors and exams for SSDI benefits, it is recommended to contact the SSA or a disability attorney for guidance.



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