Key Medical Documentation Needed

To support your SSDI claim in Nebraska, you should include:

• Medical Records – Hospital, clinic, and doctor visit notes, including diagnosis and treatment details.
• Lab Tests & Imaging – Results of X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, blood work, and other diagnostic tests.
• Treatment History – Records showing prescribed medications, therapies, and surgeries.
• Progress Notes – Ongoing documentation from your healthcare providers about how your condition affects your daily life.
• Hospitalizations – Dates, discharge summaries, and outcomes of any hospital stays.
• Specialist Reports – Statements from specialists such as neurologists, cardiologists, or psychiatrists relevant to your condition.
• Functional Limitations – Medical opinions describing what tasks you can and cannot perform (lifting, sitting, standing, concentration, etc.).

Additional Supporting Documents

• Medication List – Names, dosages, and side effects of all prescribed drugs.
• Physical or Mental Assessments – Evaluations from your doctors on how your condition limits your ability to work.
• Third-Party Statements – Sometimes, SSA considers statements from family, employers, or caseworkers, but medical evidence is always primary.

Who Provides These Records?

In Nebraska, medical documentation typically comes from:

• Primary care physicians
• Specialists (orthopedic surgeons, psychiatrists, cardiologists, etc.)
• Hospitals and clinics
• Mental health professionals
• Physical or occupational therapists

Why Complete Documentation Matters

Without strong medical documentation, the SSA may deny your claim—even if you have a serious disability. Incomplete records often result in delays or requests for additional exams through consultative evaluations ordered by the SSA.