What Evidence Does the SSA Use to Determine Eligibility?

Providing proper documentation is key for successful disability claims in Farmington, Fayetteville, Springdale, Prairie Grove, Winslow, and all of Arkansas

The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates disability claims based on evidence provided to substantiate the claim. Such medical evidence is a key element in the determination of disability. You must support your disability claim with evidence that proves the existence, severity, and permanence of your impairments. The experienced Social Security disability attorneys of Martin & Kieklak Law Firm in Fayetteville understand the type of documentation you need to present a strong claim.

A disability claim in Farmington, Springdale, Prairie Grove, Winslow, or anywhere else in Arkansas must be documented by a person considered by the SSA to be a medical expert qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the kind you have. SSA-defined acceptable sources include the following:

What types of medical evidence do you need?

Before you can receive social security disability income, the SSA asks health professionals to submit relevant reports that include the following:

In addition, the SSA requires a statement about what you can still do despite your impairment.  This includes your ability to perform work-related activities, such as:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Handling objects
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Traveling

Also required in adult cases involving mental impairments or mental functional limitations is a description of your capacity to understand, to carry out and remember instructions, and to respond appropriately to supervision, coworkers, and pressures in a workplace.

What about evidence of pain?

Evidence of the effects of symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue on your ability to function also influences decisions about disability claims in Fayetteville and throughout Arkansas. The SSA investigates evidence regarding:

Skilled disability attorneys in Fayetteville

Martin & Kieklak Law Firm helps clients with claims for Social Security disability income in Farmington, Fayetteville, Springdale, Prairie Grove, Winslow, and all of Arkansas. We know how to assemble the evidence you need to prove your case. Let us fight for you. Contact Martin & Kieklak Law Firm today to discuss your situation with a skilled disability attorney in Fayetteville.