Win Your Social Security Disability Exam 1

[@leapnlarry]

Hey doc, thanks for sharing this extremely important information. 1. Focus on the now, 2. where loose clothing, no boots, 3. Photo id and meds. 4. Location . 5. Show up early. My memory sucks so I write theses while I watch. Larry

[@Truckingskills101]

Where? Loose clothin

[@TheSpecter1975]

@@Truckingskills101 WEAR loose clothing. C'mon man, you know what he means.

[@rdubthebrickmaster]

I went to a ce in 2020 and he said because I was sitting comfortably there was nothing wrong. He was supposed to do a 30 minute exam but did less than 15. He is incentivized by money and is getting rich by doing these exams

[@selinafarrior6337]

That what happened to me.

[@johnicka711]

That’s what happened to me

[@rdubthebrickmaster]

There are some (not all) doctors, psychologists, etc who are insurance doctors that get paid by insurance companies to deny claims. These are not the cream of the crop and SSA doesn't pay very much so they are incentivized to cut corners and do as many exams as they can. The doc I went to in 2020 lied in his report and says the same thing about most of the patients he sees. My prior denial is coming up on appeal and my Attorneys have already said there are many errors of law in the decision. It was reported recently that more cases were either overturned on appeal or remanded back for another hearing than any other year on record. Congress needs to make major reforms but they are too busy padding the pockets of foreign leaders and getting kickbacks than they are in working together to better the lives of the American people. Dr Foster, you seemlike one of the very few doctors that did these exams and tried to reflect accurately on the claimants limitations. I wish more were like that Dr Foster

[@D1g1tal_H1ppy]

they are not getting rich from the exams, i assure you. but they are still motivated by $ and pretending there is no problems makes the "exam" quicker.

[@rdubthebrickmaster]

@@D1g1tal_H1ppy there are some of them that make 6 figures from just the exams. They are motivated by money. Just like ALJ's if their approval ratings get too high they don't use them

[@Deb-1964]

My SSDI physician actually watched me I was in a lot of pain. He askes the questions I was honest with him, and as i was getting up to leacve it was pain ful getting out of my chair ive had 23 surgeries in the past 20 years. Osteoarthritis has just eating me alive. 2 knee replacements, 7 hand surgeries 11 knee surgeries. So as i was finally up out of my chair I realized he was acturally watching me. Then he acturally told me that this was probably my last requirement for SSDI. That it usually takes 10 days to write the report, but that he would have it sooner, and he was very nice. He told me to take care.

[@alexislewis3037]

Congratulations 🎉🎉❤

[@Yohoo272]

Were you awarded SSDI?

[@MMAdiehardfan]

Was it awarded to you ?

[@tiffanymeade3544]

Thank you posting these videos, Dr. Foster. I watched several of them before I had my disability exam this past week, and there was a lot of good information that helped me feel more prepared. My exam was very short. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but he seemed very nice, and he said he would try to get the process expedited for me, so I feel it went well. Again, thank you for taking the time to share this information with people like me who need help.

[@gwillis01]

Hello Doctor Thank you for the video. I agree that people should show up to the exam early and not get lost. When you learn of the date of the exam, it usually is several weeks away. That's plenty of time to do a test run or two to practice finding the place.

[@gardenofeden9207]

'IF" the doctors who social security administration send the patients to does not work for social security administration, then why doesn't social security administration allow the patient to choose their own licensed doctor to do their examination to help determine their disability. Why does social security "forces" the patients to see "their own" (social security admin) doctors & not doctors that the patients chooses? Is it b/c these doctors that social security administration send people to, in fact, does "work" for them on some level? If these doctors deny so many people, they may receive a "kickback" of some sort from the government???

[@cedriccolond321]

Thank you for posting this video. Very informative and it was clever when the Doctor referred to ladies 'maintaining modesty' by wearing slacks. Well done 😊

[@jlvato7777]

Thanks for going out of your way Doc, it’s frustrating as a disabled veteran having to go through the bureaucracy.

[@MMAGUY13]

I’m sitting outside IME for Social Security I’m trembling I was in an accident. Every single disc in my neck is either herniated. Rebouche and I got herniation disc in my lower back. I’ve been in chronic pain for a year. God knows I’m in 24 hours pain I already had one surgery going back for another and I don’t know what this doctor is going to do, but thank you so much for this video. They gave me some comfort. I can’t wait til it’s over it’s 12 PM. I got to be there at 12:30. I’m sitting outside in the car and I’m scared they gonna see me in a car or you could drive you’re not hurt or think, but I had no one to take me

[@Former_Pastor]

Well how did it go, probably a lot of questions I'd imagine

[@Born2triggerU]

Don't sound too hurt.. otherwise you wouldn't be so scared

[@MMAGUY13]

@@Former_Pastor I got approved the doctor just looked at my medical history. He had everything MRIs, CAT scans it was all before him.

[@MMAGUY13]

@@Su-Jo it was approved. Thank you for asking.

[@MMAGUY13]

@@Su-Jo it was approved didn’t have to appeal it or anything went to the doctor like a month for six weeks later I got approval

[@jpilling56]

Well I can say this when I tried getting my ssdi in Indiana the doctor that gave the exam gave his opinion twice and I was denied twice now I'm in Georgia and had to go through this process again

[@orionshomeproductions]

did it work out for u in georgia

[@NoOneCaresAnyway1234]

Would like to know as well..

[@ibuyhouses9624]

I'm here in Florida they send you to a workman's comp doctor. They don't pass anyone. I came in with a walker leg swollen from my knees to my toe from my arthritis condition. She said I'm faking it.

[@fishstick2357]

find a desk job

[@chrishoward8187]

Apparently she must of been a Handicapped Blind Doctor ?!😆

[@Drunkpunch33]

@@ibuyhouses9624 same here in Florida it looks like they don’t pass anyone doctor rushed me out her office and didn’t ask me any questions

[@vaughnwalker1840]

Thank you. I had a stroke in 2020. I'm getting some functions back. I'm confident I will get approved.

[@DisabilityExams]

Stroke is another condition I plan on making a video on. I usually see one or two folks who've had strokes every day I do disability exams. Best of luck to you, keep working on getting your function back - it helps!

[@pepper1188]

I was told that there is a new law that the doctor that Social Security sends you to can make the final decision and that can override years of records, that's what I was told by my lawyer. I was also told that the doctors are incentivized by Social Security also by my lawyer. I don't know who to believe anymore.....

[@aliciashubert3118]

We’ll definitely don’t believe any doctor and if your lawyer told you that, then it’s probably true…. They keep sending me to the same place, I’m sure it’s not by accident. Those doctors have a job to do. They’ve been pushing medication on folks when they know the ailment can be treated naturally, why… because of money…

[@GTSN38]

Believe your lawyer

[@kristinaj.7950]

That’s what my lawyer said also, they also said bring your mri and medical records to the exam 🤔

[@esmintexas]

⁠@@kristinaj.7950this guy says the exact opposite. Don’t dwell on MRIs and have your records already sent to SSDI.

[@Drunkpunch33]

@@kristinaj.7950I brought my records the doctor wasn’t really even interested she more or so just wanted to do the physical exam and get me out of there as quick as possible the nurse went over my medical information with me the doctor didn’t ask any question just did the exam and told me the state will get back to me in 4 months she also said I’m sorry about your condition and that was it she walked me out and said have a nice day I brought up stuff to the doctor about my medical information and she said the state will get all the information so idk

[@ShadowWolf357]

Apparently if you know how to spell your name, remember a traumatic event, and comb your hair, you're "not disabled"

[@fishstick2357]

you think remembering a traumatic event makes you disabled? Image if every combat soldier came home and never worked again

[@classykeys]

That is what happened to me. They said since I was able to think I wasn't disabled 😢.

[@theartistjodievans]

This is tremendously helpful. Thank you.

[@apaulatauiliili7025]

For my knee thats every doctor visit i go into the room, i can never sit lower on a chair, i usually stand or try to sit in the higher bed because of the pain Now it's real causing me to physically daily things..like going to the bathroom 😢 I cant really shower, my tub requires i have to lift my righr leg into it..but it hurts it wont bend.. And when i use the restroom its hard to sit on the toilet bending the knee is hard ...but i wont apply now, I'm trying to get all my evidence from doctors visits in order .

[@G0VTCheese]

Thank you for these videos.

[@Serenityafterall]

If I worked a good job , retired and relaxing why am I not-entitled for SSD . I suffered a stroke dealing with diabetes, neuropathy and gastrointestinal problem so why ? As per SSD I have not worked in the past 5 years is part of the reason for my denial😢

[@missmiami7027]

I had a TKR and have severe arthritis in my hip & 0 cartilage in my other knee. When I went to SSDI doctor my knee was swollen & I was in pain. I had an attorney which did absolutely nothing & was approved on the 1st try I was pissed because I had 25% of my backpay go to an attorney that I didn’t need.

[@DisabilityExams]

In previous videos I've recommened NOT retaining an attorny on the initial application if it looks like you will meet Social Security's disability criteria, because then all the money is yours. I do strongly recommending considering getting an attorney if you're appealing a denial, especially if appealing in Administrative Law Court before a judge.

[@angelastuhmer1817]

😮... in a similar situation, myself.

[@Jay-dq6vu]

In order to keep getting paid by ssa they must meet the quota i hear him but nah sounds like he is getting paid right now

[@ToneLuck-up3uq]

He is. First of all if u show up on time your fucked. They will say: "if u can tell time u can work" so show up 3 times a day everyday days before. On ur day to go, go 4 hours early. Walk in. Piss and shit urself and rock back and forth. Your welcome

[@countrygirl4422]

What if someone has had a heart attack, one arm with a prosthetic arm that is falling apart, hearing problems, osgoodsloder in the knee, diabetes, pain in the feet, depression, if he misses a meal becomes ill. Would probably unalive himself if he lost the disability.

[@DisabilityExams]

As usual, the answer is "It depends". For example, some people are in good shape after a heart attack, and can do strenuous exercise like playing tennis. Others have severe heart failure and can hardly walk from the bedroom to the bathroom. Most medical problems can range from mild to severe.

[@mkgunter]

Question! After 2 failed rotator cuff surgeries, I have no external rotation and can not lift overhead! Would this be considered a dysfunction joint

[@traciecorbin626]

I have a virtual appointment assigned any one else's had one or got advice.

[@DisabilityExams]

Describe your medical problems and how they affect your ability to work one by one, using plain English. Unless you have an MD degree don't use medical jargon. Be sure to include any side effects of drugs or other treatments you are undergoing for your conditions that limit your ability to work. Don't leave any work-lmiting condition out. Don't exaggerate or pretend.

[@Brandywine-farm]

thank you. we need to know the rules.

[@erinjerles5369]

Do these Dr. have any idea of why people are there? Do they receive information about your conditions before you arrive?

[@Drunkpunch33]

No they don’t they actually don’t care quite frankly and they are looking to deny you

[@karenwalsh9631]

My husband had a major stroke 5 years ago & the hospital tried to get him to apply for SSDI. He refused even tho it was obvious he needed to do it. Now I want to get him on it. He is TBI. Is this easy to prove? How do I do this?

[@Grego-xz9pt]

Being likable helps if the dr likes you or finds you interesting itll go in your favor we are human beings ans are social by essence dont be unlikable otherwise its solely left by the book. Looking good helps aswell depending the type of bias the dr has. It is what it is. Ive known ppl who had benefit with not so serious issues while others hwo have more serious issues be denied. Being likable and how you seduce the dr helps tremendously

[@DisabilityExams]

I've never understood why some disability applicants go out of their way to be as disagreeable as possible from the moment I meet them. You're correct, being nice doesn't hurt. Doesn't cost anything either.

[@Grego-xz9pt]

​@DisabilityExams who has more impact then physical doctor or the psychiatric doctor. Which exam holds more weight?

[@michaelclyburn7511]

Thank you

[@sewingmistakesunlimited]

So if I have back problems, are they going to test me to the point of hurting and not be able to drive home an hour away? Do I need another driver

[@DisabilityExams]

No. I tell people with problems like yours I'm not here to torture you - Social Security wants to see what you can do REASONABLY COMFORTABLY over an 8 hour workday, not what you could do once and be in so much pain you'd have to go home and lie down for the rest of the day.

[@sewingmistakesunlimited]

@@DisabilityExams so honestly 15 lbs once hurts. So do I tell that to the doctor, or do I have to show him?

[@cb5501]

Different doctors interpret things differently. For example, I do have RA and unrelated back pain. I have some degree of pain everyday. My RA specialist saw nothing abnormal in my X-rays however my chiropractor did and explained to me in detail what was causing my pain. I have a regime that keeps me upright and moving even though I continue to have pain. Also before i was diagnosed with RA my regular physician seemed to ignore the obvious. I chose to go to a specialist and doing well now. Before treatment my hands were useless with pain and stiffness. I also had carpal tunnel surgery by another doctor that actually causes me other problems now. Should have never had the surgery.

[@frankstefini3392]

These doctor visits are a sham and total waste of time. When I tore up my arm and couldn’t lift it much the doctor that SS sent me too of course denied me. I could still walk and climb stairs which I was tested on and that had nothing to do with my injury. When it went to court, I won. Just follow your lawyers advice and let him help you.

[@Drunkpunch33]

Went today and the doctor completely rushed me out lol the nurse cared more about me than the doctor I was surprised I can almost guarantee I will get denied and now I have to wait another four months just to be denied got no money for food or bills this is crazy

[@frankstefini3392]

@@Drunkpunch33 hang in there as best you can. You have to hire a lawyer and he will help you get the help you need. That usually happens at denial so look at it as an opportunity to move forward.

[@Drunkpunch33]

@@frankstefini3392 thank you for replying yes forsure I’m looking into hiring a lawyer now because I’m definitely gonna need one seeing how they operate and I will get the benefits I deserve been suffering for two years with chronic dermatitis full body rash from head to toes that got worse with treatment lost my job because of it so I’m going full in on them till they give me what I deserve

[@Drunkpunch33]

@@frankstefini3392 yeah it was a denial got the letter today the reasoning was vague “they did not find my condition severe enough “ Even though I’m covered from face to my legs in rash which my doctors noted as chronic and disabling. “If your condition gets worse or keeps you from working please contact social security about filling another application “ funny i laughed when i read the last part because my condition is already worse and is already keeping me from working not sure where to go from here but will be contacting a lawyer

[@GTSN38]

You need to speak up. I can barely hear you

[@DisabilityExams]

You're right - I've fixed the audio too low problem now.

[@nadinethomas3654]

😂😂I thought my MS was taking my hearing 😂

[@frankstefini3392]

Hearing loss isn’t covered by Disability.

[@erimaxx]

My neighbor was denied while in a wheelchair. . 😮

[@DisabilityExams]

The flip side is: I've had two people come in in wheelchairs who could stand and walk just fine. No problems at all. If a person has severe loss of use of both legs, they "meet a listing" and qualify for disability.

[@fishstick2357]

my brother has Down's syndrome, After high school he worked 7 years as a dishwasher for pizza hut, then another 8 years bagging groceries. He only quit working when he got stool incontinence he also became impossible to understand his speech. It use to be you worked until its impossible to work. but now you work until you have any excuse to stop working

[@drew.dallaz]

Is adhd a disability

[@DisabilityExams]

It's not included in Social Security's Listing of Impairments

[@Grego-xz9pt]

​@@DisabilityExams is clinical depression or anxiety on the list?

[@joebrown2037]

Good advice however ED is a disability for adult actors.

[@humanearthhead]

There are specialist that they use as they are cheaper the person who evaluated me hed no clue how things work she was a not american cecent and was working out of a chiropractors clinic and already had predisposed idea on me cause i ask if she was and that affended her and scewed my eval even more as i was could have used a good adjustment and also would have lije the big black toe that i thought i might loose and she was above it and already determined to discount the reality of the tradgity that is my and what family is left of them.....

[@DisabilityExams]

Good example of rage. I have a video on that topic.

[@humanearthhead]

@@DisabilityExams seriously. I was 45 minutes early at least and had to circle where this office for the exam and drove around for at least 5 passes airport and all as the address was non existent and not marked anywhere. The sign was of a chiropractors name and address that didn't match what the SSA had sent in the paper work. I finally pulled into that offices lot thinking I am going to have to walk the strip mall behind it and noticed on the door that was a regular 8 x 11" and it had her name on it and a different address than that of the sign???? No way anybody would or could normally find it if they had to. It was a small lot and no room to park so I had to wiggle out and park down at the closest lot over and walk through the mud and such, still better than 15 early and let them know I was there and I believe the staff was family all apparently from the meddle east and said she was busy with somebody else so I told them I was going back to my ride to get something to drink and the dude came running out and told me she could see me now early and so I went name and when we went to the exam room and there was like 3 chiropractor tables in the room and she sat all the way at the other side of the room for an exam and evidently it was a touch subject to question this specialist and I had no attitude whatsoever and she quickly spit out a bunch of googly gah and let me know real quick that she had no care for my health or any understanding of people. That's a small glimpse of how this almost entire process has been. It's like the case manager from the SSA calling me at 730 or later one evening to inquire about my address and I stated it just as it had been written with a P O box and he kept asking what my physical address is and I explained to him that I didn't have one as I was now living out of my SUV and he kept asking und getting louder until screaming the question as I had to tell him that I didn't know what to say other than 4runnet and zip and he hung up. The PHD expert was the only pro outta all the SSA and was very thorough in his exam at the final place they had me go to and I still haven't received any expense checks from SSA upon which I really needed and call who the district manager had told me to and that this admun associate was the bomb and was always prompt .... I musta called a dozen times with messages and paperwork confirmations and still haven't received any reimbursement from what has been a era in my life I could write a novel big as war and peace easily and the consperiacy against me cell has been. We musta been bombarded by them solar flares that EMP everything like you discussed cause perception isn't always reality

[@humanearthhead]

@@DisabilityExams I previously gave you the 5 star too

[@fishstick2357]

my brother has Down's syndrome, After high school he worked 7 years as a dishwasher for pizza hut, then another 8 years bagging groceries. He only quit working when he got stool incontinence he also became impossible to understand his speech. It use to be you worked until its impossible to work. but now you work until you have an excuse to stop working