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Episode Summary:
In this practical episode, Deborah Spector demystifies Social Security's consultative exams (CEs)—why they're ordered, how to prepare, and post-exam steps. The discussion covers candor, documentation, report review, and leveraging CE findings alongside treating physician records.
Key Timestamps:
00:01 - Show Introduction
00:30 - Guest Introduction
00:50 - CE Definition & Purpose
02:30 - Scheduling Triggers
04:00 - Preparation Essentials
05:30 - Exam Content by Type
07:30 - Covering Multiple Issues
09:00 - Common Mistakes
10:30 - Report Usage & Weight
13:00 - CE vs. Treating Records
15:00 - Anxiety Management
16:30 - Closing Remarks
About the Show:
"Social Security and Disability: The Approval Path with Deborah Spector" is a podcast dedicated to navigating SSDI/SSI claims. Deborah Spector shares 40+ years of insights to help claimants secure approvals from application through federal appeals.
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