NJ Medical Report Requirements
Each person who files a disability claim is responsible for providing evidence showing that he or she has an impairment(s) and how severe the impairment(s) is. Medical evidence generally comes from you, the treating source, who has had an ongoing treatment relationship with your patient. The New Jersey Division of Disability Determination Services appreciates the time you take to submit medical information on your patient. The medical information you supply helps our agency to make a timely, accurate decision on your patient's claim for Social Security Disability benefits. You will receive a reimbursement for the report you submit. This reimbursement is set in accordance with the budgetary restrictions of our program.
Please note that your report should include the history, clinical and diagnostic and laboratory findings as well as the diagnosis and response to treatment. Objective information from the patients chart should also be included. You should also include a statement about what work activities the patient can still do despite his/her impairment. A Diagnosis alone is never sufficient.
Please note that your report should include the history, clinical and diagnostic and laboratory findings as well as the diagnosis and response to treatment. Objective information from the patients chart should also be included. You should also include a statement about what work activities the patient can still do despite his/her impairment. A Diagnosis alone is never sufficient.
