Winston Salem, NC asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Social Security for North Carolina

Q: would like to know some keywords that the administrative board looks for when approving benefit determinations

i have been denied twice. now i am at the stage of "request for hearing by administrative law judge"

1 Lawyer Answer
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: basically don't focus on key words --you need to look at the medical records they have. Your medical records need to show that you have a disabling condition and the reasons why that is. This would be usually in the medical records but most often in a letter from a doctor that discusses why they think you have this disabling condition.

You have not said whether this is social security, disability pension issues or other systems. Each has their own rubric for what must be shown. You should consult with a member of the NC Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.

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