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Disability Lawyer in Hermosa Beach: The Consultative Exam and How It Affects Your Case

If Social Security sent you a letter for a “consultative exam,” don’t ignore it. This exam can decide your Disability case. And how you prepare can make the difference between an approval and a denial.

As Disability lawyers in Hermosa Beach, we have prepared thousands of clients for this exam. Here is what we tell every one of them.

Why Does Social Security Want to Examine You?

When Social Security requests a consultative exam, it generally means one thing: your medical file didn’t give them enough information to decide. The exam is done by a doctor paid by Social Security not your doctor. It’s short, sometimes less than 15 minutes, and that short report can carry a lot of weight in your case.

Here’s what many people don’t know: a strong medical file from the beginning often avoids this exam entirely. That’s why we develop every case thoroughly before Social Security ever has to ask.

What We Tell Our Clients

First: always attend. Missing the exam gives Social Security a reason to deny your case. Second: be honest about your worst day, not your best day. Many people out of pride say “I’m fine” and that phrase ends up in the report. Third: that doctor’s report does not replace your doctor. The records from the physician who treats you every month are worth more if they are presented the right way.

That’s where your Disability lawyer comes in. Our team in Hermosa Beach makes sure Social Security sees the complete file not just 15 minutes with a doctor who doesn’t know you.

Results That Speak for Themselves

Casa de la Justicia maintains a 75% approval rate, well above the national average. We have helped more than 3,000 people win their monthly Disability payments. And we were named Best Law Firm in Hermosa Beach two years in a row.

Disability is a federal benefit no matter where you live, the rules are the same. But having a local team in Hermosa Beach that answers your calls and prepares you for every step that does make a difference.

We Are Here to Help

To determine whether you or your client qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, contact Walker Firm PC dba Casa de la Justicia for a free 10-minute evaluation. Our experienced legal staff can quickly assess whether your client’s medical condition meets Social Security’s strict eligibility requirements and guide your clients through the Disability application process at no out of pocket costs. Consider referring your client’s Disability case to the Walker Firm PC dba Casa de la Justicia today at 1-800-454-5454.

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