Back Pay for Social Security Disability Benefits
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Q: I recently applied for social security disability benefits and was requested to undergo a consultative exam. Why?
A: During the review process, some social security disability claims will be required to have a consultative exam before a decision on the case can be rendered. There are usually two reasons for an exam. In some cases, medical records are not very comprehensive and an exam is requested to fill in some informational gaps. If the medical records of a claimant are not current, then a recent examination will be needed to provide an updated record of the injury or condition. If a CE is required for your claim, try not to worry. Your attendance is mandatory and your application cannot be approved or denied without the exam, once it has been requested. If you intentionally miss the consultative exam and do not try to reschedule, your social security disability claim could be denied due to your failure to cooperate. You will not have to cover the cost of the CE.
Q: Will my doctor conduct a requested consultative examination?
A; A consultative examination is almost never provided by the doctor who currently provides your care. A doctor who has not previously treated you will most likely provide the scheduled exam. Speak with the social security disability examiner assigned to your case if you believe you have not been treated fairly by the doctor who provided your CE. You may object, for example, if the physician has examined you before for an insurance or work related claim. The Social Security Administration does not necessarily have a staff of doctors on the payroll to handle consultative exams. The physicians who conduct the exams are independent physicians that have a contract to provide such services to the agency.
Q: Is it possible to get retroactive benefit payments for social security disability?
A: Many social security disability claims are awarded back payments for benefits. The main reason for this is because the review process for claims can take a considerable amount of time. Applicants can accrue benefits retroactively from the date of application and, in some cases, up to a year prior. The 5 month waiting period after the date of onset will not be included in back pay.
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