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Originally Posted by Always_Believe
This whole SSDI confuses the crud outta me! I think with my initial app, they determined my MDI was not severe enough to prevent SGA. I believe that is in part to MD documented (undocumented) severity levels as well as omission of function (good, bad or indifferent). My PT records were not requested or reviewed. THOSE would have shown/documented my function (or lack thereof) as well as my intermittent swelling/inflammation/pain. At any rate, I am working on compiling every document I can to submit with my initial reconsideration/appeal.
I am working on obtaining a pain management referral. One of my close friends sees PM psych, so I might see about getting a referral to the doc she sees to coordinate the depression aspect. I'm certain I will include that added diagnosis as well as the RSD diagnosis on reconsideration request.
My biggest confusion comes in with regard to Function Report and FCE. While I was sent a work history report to fill out, I was not sent a Functional Report. I'm not sure if I should just print one out, fill it out & send it in with my reconsideration or wait for them to send me one. As for the FCE, I imagine none was requested because of the aforementioned conclusion on severity of MDI. Perhaps I should request another EMG/NCS as well. Ugh. 
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SS will not ever request you undergo a FCE. They will also not request your docs fill out RFC forms. (RFC forms WERE part of the application in the past.) You can submit this information nevertheless. I don't remember SS having a "function report". They do request information about your "Activities of Daily Living" though.
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/res...ily-living.htm
I was confused, btw! I thought your denial letter was after an ALJ hearing. Sorry about that. Some of my earlier posts don't apply now! The Grid Rules will likely come into play if you end up at an ALJ hearing.
It was unlikely for you to be approved at the first stage because you don't meet an Impairment Listing. In theory, the adjudicator can rule in your favor if your impairment/s "equal" a listing.
Have you read the Blue Book? If not, THIS SHOULD BE THE PLACE YOU START:
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/profes...ltListings.htm