Legal Question in Social Security Law in California

Social Securiy Disability

I applied for

SSDI back at the end of December 2007. I just received a appt for a Dr. Regarding my mental status.

Was wondering if this would be a good sign? Also I was seeing someone in Psych only for my family problems. Not chronic pain I have. I also have fibromyalogia and others medical DX.

Thanks for your time


Asked on 2/21/08, 10:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

MARK GEYER LAW OFFICES OF MARK MITCHELL GEYER

Re: Social Securiy Disability

Hello

First, I am forced to be a bubble burster. The examination is a sign that the Government is gunning for you, that is, there is a very slim chance that the examiner will see it your way. This is based upon my experience. The examiner gets paid about $100.00 by Soc Sec and depends upon repeat business. Get it?

Second, you need to be sure that you have a full mental history complete with all records for the examiner to review. You need to get those records to Soc Sec well before the examination.

Third, the mental status examiner has nothing to do with the other conditions that have been diagnosed. If Soc Sec feels that they need you to be examined by other fields of medical care, they will schedule the examinations for you as well.

To make this simple, about 65-75 % of applicants in California are denied benefits. In other states the ratio is much higher. California is delegated the responsibility (the State Agency) to evaluate FOR THE FEDS. As a

Social Security practitioner, I am very skeptical about your chances. You probably need to hire an expert with experience. You can look to the National Association of Social Security Representatives for someone in your area for starters. Using the internet is also a good tool. Interview IN PERSON whoever you intend to hire. The government allows a maximum fee of 25% of the withheld benefits to be paid to your attorney to a maximum of about $7,000.

I hope this has been helpful.

regards,

Mark Geyer

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Answered on 2/21/08, 10:57 pm


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