Indiana disability lawyer Scott Lewis finds on occasion his clients have a diagnosis without appropriate medical testing to back it up. At times, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will look through your medical record and remark that while it has volumes of records it is lacking appropriate medical testing. To put it in its simplest terms, you may complain of a broken leg, but without an X-ray you may have a difficult time convincing anyone there is actually a fracture. Some common tests Indiana Social Security attorney Scott D. Lewis finds absent in a disability claimant’s medical file can include but are not limited to those claiming:
- Fibromyalgia With this diagnosis, Mr. Lewis has found Administrative Law Judge’s often have a hard time getting their hands around this condition without appropriate testing. Because currently there is no X-ray or lab testing for the diagnosis of Fibromiyalgia, many times tender points throughout the body are used to determine a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. A diagnosis of Fibromyalgia may be made when a patient is positive in 11 of 18 of these tender points. Does this mean you will qualify for Indiana Social Security disability benefits? Not always, as some Administrative Law Judges are still skeptical as to this diagnosis.
- Various Breathing Disorders Pulmonary functioning tests may be beneficial to a claim for a breathing disorder. A few of these tests can include spirometry and methocholine challenge. If you suffer from COPD, emphysema, asthma, or any other pulmonary condition you should consult your physician for appropriate testing.
- Impairments of the Spine Those Indiana Social Security disability claimants finding they are experiencing a disabling condition due to neck and/or back problems should seek appropriate medical testing such as an MRI. In Indiana Social Security attorney Scott Lewis’ experience, a MRI can be crucial in obtaining a favorable outcome with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The above testing procedures and various diagnosis are only examples and your medical condition may require different testing. You should consult your physician(s) to determine what tests are appropriate for you. There are many other medical conditions that require testing and the above are only examples. Indianapolis Social Security lawyer Scott D. Lewis provides a free consultation regarding Indiana Social Security disability claims.
