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Originally Posted by jackgreene
Disability examiner called and interviewed my spouse in what they termed a 3rd party interview to evaluate my medical conditions. Earlier, the examiner told me that Disability Services had all the medical records they needed in order to make a decision and only needed to conduct a 3rd party interview with my spouse. The conversation with my spouse lasted approx 10 minutes. Asked about daily activities. Did I shop? No. Did I drive? No. Could I complete projects? No. Did I read? No. Did I watch movies? No. Did I do crossword puzzles? No. Could I cook? Some simple, like microwave. Could I do hobbies like in past? No. That's about the extent of the questions. Any ideas of whether or not this is a good sign?
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I don't know if your question is really the right one to be asking....
I will say that everything you described is standard practice. Usually, and rightfully so, people get worked up over CE's etc and they go and it lasts 10 minutes. EVERYTHING you described is normal procedure, and nothing sounds out of the norm. The fact that you have a LONG paper trail of medical history is a great thing in this situation. The CE, and 3rd party interviews are common. Your treating doctors medical records will carry the most weight. The person that conducts the CE acts on behalf of SS and basically agree/disagree with your doctor's findings, 3rd party interview just backs up what you say from another point of view. It's all common.
good luck to you!