In an earlier blog entry, we discussed, in general terms, how Social Security’s decision makers evaluate a claim for disability and therefore how claimant’s should look at their claims as well.  The question then becomes, what evidence do I need to prove my claim and to prove what I am saying is true and/or credible.  The allegations of disability need to be in line with the medical evidence.

• Licensed physicians (medical or osteopathic doctors);
• Licensed or certified psychologists;
• Licensed optometrists;
• Licensed podiatrist; and
• Qualified speech-language pathologists.

• Medical sources who are not “acceptable medical sources, ” such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed clinical social workers, naturopaths, chiropractors, audiologists, and therapists;
• Educational personnel, such as school teachers, counselors, daycare workers;
• Public and private social welfare agency personnel, rehabilitation counselors; and
• Spouses, parents and other caregivers, siblings, other relatives, friends, neighbors, clergy, employers.

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