What Medical Records Does Social Security Need?

SSA generally needs records from treating providers that document diagnoses, clinical findings, imaging or labs when relevant, treatment response, and how your conditions limit work-related activities.

Treating source records

Office notes, hospital records, therapy notes, and specialist reports are commonly reviewed.

Functional information

SSA looks at sitting, standing, lifting, concentrating, attendance, and similar limits — not only diagnoses.

Gaps in treatment

Long gaps can make evaluation harder. Explain barriers to care when relevant.

How advocacy can help

Ronnie Shaw can review your notices and facts and help you understand options that may apply. See Help organizing disability medical evidence.

Every Social Security matter depends on the notices, deadlines, and facts in your case. Call Ronnie Shaw at 727-238-5117 so he can review your situation.