Revising MIQs/MSSs (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

The Medical Source Statements (MSS) 8th Circuit Conference 2025 session focuses on how to effectively develop and use MSSs in disability cases. It explains what qualifies as an MSS under the CFR and why these statements—detailing specific abilities and limitations—are critical to building strong claims. The session offers practical advice on obtaining and designing MSSs, encouraging attorneys to move away from checkbox forms toward short, focused questions that are easier for doctors to complete and clearer for Administrative Law Judges. It emphasizes tailoring MSSs to the specific issues in each case, referencing supporting evidence, and engaging providers creatively to make…