Have Your Own Records

I have read in many of places that when applying for social security obtain your own medical records and hand deliver them at your appointment. Apparently when applying for social security the Disability Determination Specialists are graded on the time it takes for them to process an application - and waiting for medical records is time.

So I plan to have my own copies of all my medical records when I walk in the door on Febuary 1st for my first appointment.

The Beginning

I have just started applying for social security, and the reason I have waited is because it sounds like such a long drawn out process - also its the feeling of loss of Pride that is involved, admitting that you will not be able to hold a job is not the easiest thing to do and something I never wanted to do.

I completed the first part of the application online and then called the local social security office to schedule my appointment. They scheduled me for the first of Febuary to sign releases for my medical records and to go over my information.

I am going to attempt to get my case manager from the Mental Health system to help me obtain copies of my records because I have read that it makes it easier if you hand them the information.