If you cannot sit for long periods of time, or have to lay down often, discuss it with the doctor and see if he recommends treatments, tests, or restrictions. If there is a medication that may help, discuss it with your doctor. Some of Social Security's medical listings require that you try medications for awhile to see if they help. If your condition does not improve, that can strengthen your disability claim even more.Make sure your doctor is given a Residual Functional Capacity Evaluation (or Mental Capacity Evaluation if applicable) to complete. If he or she can't answer any of the questions, ask to be tested for that purpose. If he or she reviews the questions on the form and believes that you are not disabled, you are entitled to look elsewhere for another opinion. And finally, make sure that your medical records are submitted to Social Security. Some medical clinics neglect to do so, and it often hurts their patients' disability claims.Ask for a legal opinion.Whether you decide to hire a disability lawyer or not, it may be helpful to consult with an expert about the strength of your claim. Disability attorneys are unlike other attorneys, who charge you for each minute of their time. Social Security only allows disability lawyers to charge if you are approved, and then it is always 25% of the back pay, not an hourly rate. If you call a disability lawyer and explain your situation, he or she should be able to give an opinion on the strength of your case, and will probably know instantly what Social Security will need to approve your claim. Disability lawyers usually have the necessary forms for your doctor on file, and may even know your doctor personally. It is definitely worth looking into, regardless of whether you hire him or not.Wherever you are in the disability process, best of luck.A Residual Functional Capacity Form is a form that was created by the Social Security Administration. It attempts to objectively evaluate and validate a person's physical capacity to work when the individual is applying for disability benefits. This form must be completed before an applicant can be approved for benefits from the Social Security Disability program. This form is incredibly important and can influence whether or not an applicant will receive benefits. The form must include detailed information and complicated medical vernacular. The treating doctor may be able to complete the form on behalf of the applicant. However, if you would like assistance from an individual who will look out for your best interests or if you would like to receive a complimentary case review regarding your Social Security Disability Insurance application, contact a Social Security Lawyer.After you file your Medical and Functional Testing Form, a Disability Determination Services examiner will review your application. The examiner will document information about your disability and will submit the information for validation from a medical professional. This medical professional will then complete his own independent review of your case. He or she will also complete an independent Residual Functional Capacity Form. On this form, the doctor will write a Residual Functional Capacity Form rating which is an evaluation of the doctor's perception of your ability to complete normal life activities and your ability to work.