{"id":9367,"date":"2024-10-09T15:50:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T15:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-439166-3568869.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=9356"},"modified":"2024-10-10T15:23:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T15:23:58","slug":"why-does-my-disability-application-with-social-security-ssa-require-a-consultative-medical-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casadelajusticia.com\/en\/why-does-my-disability-application-with-social-security-ssa-require-a-consultative-medical-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Disability Application with Social Security (SSA) require a Consultative Medical Exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; 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So let\u2019s understand together what are the reasons for this process and what to expect for your Disability claim.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<strong>What is a Consultative Medical Exam (CME)?<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23003487&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728492104112{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]A Consultative Medical Exam is a medical evaluation ordered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is crucial that you attend this exam to provide the SSA with the medical evidence it needs to make a decision on your disability claim. Without this exam, the SSA may not have enough evidence to approve your benefits. This exam is not a reflection on your case but rather a necessary step in the process to ensure all medical facts are considered.<\/p>\n<p>The CME is often the SSA\u2019s way of filling in any missing information about your condition.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728492300836{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<strong>Consequences of Missing the CME<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%234eb358&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728494422381{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you miss your scheduled CME without a valid reason, your claim may be denied. The SSA relies heavily on the results of this exam to make a decision. Skipping the exam can signal to the SSA that you are not fully cooperating with the process, which can lead to a swift denial of your application. This could set back your claim by months or even years if you have to reapply.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728494573032{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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The doctor may ask questions about your symptoms, conduct basic tests, and review your medical history.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand that the doctor conducting the exam is a third-party physician, not someone who works for you. 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