Part of the attorney's role is to educate the medical professionals on the requirements of the Listings. First the Claimant must show that he or she cannot perform any past relevant work. If past relevant work is not possible, then the question still remains as to whether the Claimant has the vocational capacity to adjust to work different from which the Claimant performed in the past. For the initial visit, the Claimant should bring copies of all documents previously filed with the Social Security Administration, and all notices received. The Claimant should be prepared to provide a complete work history, a list of all treating physicians, a list of all medicines being taken, and a complete medical history.
Most people are prepared to discuss only their primary illness.
Every injury or illness that a person has had which impact on their ability to work must be reviewed. P.C. All rights reserved.