Your Medical Records

Experienced Attorney and SSI and SSDI Medical Records

The process of obtaining Social Security disability benefits can be a confusing maze of requirements if you do not have an experienced lawyer representing you. The success of your claim often depends on providing adequate medical records. At the Whitesell Law Office, we help people fill out initial applications and appeal denied Social Security disability benefits claims. To learn what SSI and SSDI medical records you will need to apply for disability insurance benefits, contact our offices in either Nashville, Tennessee, or Fulton, Kentucky, for a free initial consultation.

Most people are not familiar with the Social Security disability claims process. It is important to know what medical documentation you need to gather. You also must know how to request this information from doctors and other medical professionals. Our firm always suggests that we gather all SSI and SSDI medical records for you. We want to ensure that we gather all information efficiently from your doctors.

We know exactly what to request from your doctors to obtain the correct medical records. Our firm's founding attorney can request all SSI and SSDI medical records related to:

• Medical diagnoses
• Lists of medications
• Mental health evaluations
• Physical exams
• Laboratory tests
• Hospital and emergency room records

It is important to know how to gather all medical records in a timely and thorough fashion. We work with you and your doctor to comply with all HIPAA privacy requirements when obtaining your medical records.

To speak to us about gathering all your medical records related to your Social Security Disability claim, contact the Whitesell Law Office for a free initial consultation.

• Spinal Injuries

  Back and spinal cord injuries make even office work almost unbearable to endure. What may seem like a minor inconvenience one day may turn into an incapacitating injury the next.

• Mental Disorders

  Mental disorders and health issues can make going to work nearly impossible. You may be eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you suffer from a disabling mental illness.

• Chronic Pain

  If you are suffering from an injury or illness that causes you such pain that you are unable to work, you may have a claim for Social Security disability benefits.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Rheumatoid arthritis is an extremely painful and debilitating condition that can make everyday tasks nearly impossible to perform.

• Fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a serious condition that involves significant pain and near constant fatigue.

• Hepatitis C

  Severe cases of Hepatitis C can result in liver disease and can cause a variety of potentially debilitating symptoms that makes performing everyday tasks and work functions extremely difficult.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  While most commonly associated with military personnel, post-traumatic stress disorder can impact people from all walks of life as a result of many different kinds of experiences.

• Headaches

  Chronic headache sufferers are dealing with a condition that can be debilitating to the point of an inability to function. When headaches are severe enough that you are unable to work, you may be able to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

• Chronic Fatigue

  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers are physically and mentally exhausted the majority of the time. Other symptoms can include memory and concentration problems, joint and muscle pain, sore throat and pain in the lymph nodes.

• Multiple Sclerosis

  Multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord. In many cases, the effects of multiple sclerosis make it nearly impossible for victims to perform even the most basic tasks.

• Lupus

  Lupus is a condition that is referred to as an autoimmune disease which causes your immune system to attack healthy tissues rather than damaged ones. There are times when the symptoms of lupus can be so debilitating that the victim is not able to work.

• Cancer

  Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer, or knows someone who has, understands what an aggressive and debilitating disease it can be.

• Depression & Bipolar Disorder

  The feelings of hopelessness or pessimism that come with depression or the dramatic mood swings in people suffering from bipolar disorder can make it nearly impossible to stay focused long enough to complete even the most basic daily tasks.

• Lung Disease

  From asthma to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung disease has the potential to leave its victims unable to function normally or perform basic job related tasks.

• Coronary Disease

  People dealing with coronary conditions like congestive heart failure and artery diseases can have a very hard time accomplishing even the most basic tasks on a daily basis.

• Diabetes

  Diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans. The condition can lead to serious nerve damage, vision problems and kidney failure that can make it nearly impossible to function normally.