The Importance of Treatment & Healthy Habits for Social Security Hearings

Why do we put so much emphasis on talking about treatment?

There is a lot that goes into filing and successfully winning a disability claim for a social security hearing, treatment records are the first step. They are the evidence you need to prove your disability and your need for benefits. When it comes to fighting disability claims, proving your disability can be difficult—if not impossible—without well documented proof of treatment. The Burnett Driskill team wants to empower and educate clients on how to best advocate for themselves. 

The best thing you can do to protect yourself is talk about your medical conditions. Every time you see the doctor, verbally express your symptoms and any difficulty you experience daily. Maintaining accurate and complete medical records are the foundation to successfully establishing disability benefit eligibility. The next step is to work with a legal team you can trust. 

Why you should avoid recreational drug use and excessive alcohol consumption and how it may affect your social security hearing disability claim. 

Recreational drug use and excessive drinking habits are both things that can reduce your credibility in the eyes of the judge. Drugs and alcohol can also be hard on the body. These things can contribute to damage and stress on body parts and could potentially impact the judge’s decision making. The use of these substances is viewed as a choice and intentional destruction of the body, which makes it easier for your claim to be denied. For the success of your claim, it is important for people going through the disability claims process to obey the law and maintain a responsible image.

If you have any questions about the disability claims process or how to best prepare, don’t hesitate to contact the Burnett Driskill team for a free consultation.