I have scoliosis and curvature of the spine and a bad hip that make walking and standing very painful for me. As well as diabetes that's not well controlled and high blood pressure. I haven't been able to work for over 2 years and am in financial dire straights, I've applied for disability and been denied 3 times now.
You have a right to your medical records. Send a letter to the doctor and the hospital giving your name, date of birth and the period for which you want records (when you saw the doctor or when you were hospitalized) by certified mail, return receipt requested. You should receive them within 30 days.
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