What is the Five Day Rule? Why is it important?

An applicant or claimant for disability benefits is required to submit all relevant medical records and opinions to the SSA judge five business days before a hearing. We call this the “five day rule”. However, if the evidence cannot be secured beyond the control of the claimant or the representative – then the late evidence is to be exhibited and considered by the SSA judge.

Five Day Rule

A successful disability claim requires substantial supporting medical evidence. If the medical records exist, it is crucial that the records be secured and submitted in a timely manner.

The SSA judge typically does not take it upon him or herself to get the medical records.

Clinics and hospitals don’t operate with the urgency that a claimant often needs. Aggressive efforts by the representative are required with health care records providers. This is an ongoing challenge for all representatives. BurnettDriskill, LLC has three people devoted exclusively to securing and submitted medical records.