When you file for disability do you have to see their doctors?   "When you file for disability do you have to see their doctors?" Not always. In many cases, however, a person will be sent to what is known as a consultative examination with an independent physician. The examination is paid for by the Social Security administration and is performed by a private physician or psychologist if the examination is of a mental nature. Most of the time the examination is a physical exam. It usually does not last very long. Perhaps 10 to 20 minutes. In most cases, when a person is sent to a consultative examination, it is because Social Security does not have access to recent records, meaning something that is not older than 90 days in the medical records that have been gathered. Here are some pages that discuss Social Security medical exams: 1. What triggers the scheduling of an examination? 2. Medical Exams and How they affect Disability Claims 3. What types of doctors do Social Security examinations? 4. What should you say if you go to a Social Security Exam? About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: The Social Security Disability Doctor Appointment is Called a CE What is the Purpose of the Social Security Disability SSI Medical Exam, or CE? Social Security Consultative Medical Exams and How they affect Disability Claims Social Security Administration Mental Consultative Exam (CE) What can I expect from a Social Security Mental Examination or Evaluation? Social Security Disability Claims and Medical Exams Why does Social Security or DDS disregard my doctor's statement supporting my case? When you file for disability do you have to see their doctors? Social Security Disability Approval and Denial Rates Social Security Attorneys and Disability Representatives Disability lawyers - basic questions for Social Security help