MS Disability Checklist: Medical Evidence That Supports Your SSDI Claim

Reviewed by Gretchen Johnson, J.D., LL.M.

Your MS looks different every day. Your records should show the whole picture.

What are the medical must-haves?

• Your neurologist's diagnosis
• MRI reports
• Exam notes on strength, balance and walking
• Relapse and steroid treatment records
• Eye exams, if your vision is affected

What about the invisible stuff?

• Notes on fatigue, brain fog and heat sensitivity
• Memory and thinking tests
• A flare diary

What's often missing?

A doctor's statement on how many days you'd likely miss each month. Ask for it.