Sample Doctors Letters for Disability for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Update: New Letters (11/19)

Sample Neuropsychological Reports for ME, CFS and FM – Excellent documentation of evaluating problems with memory, focus and concentration.

Dr. Podell’s Disability Fibromyalgia Worksheets – Scroll down to page ten for a detailed sample letter.

Letters:

Doctor Lapp’s Amazing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Disability Letter – An excellent letter that addresses all sections of the Social Security Ruling for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Lotus' Letter - A truly excellent letter. Includes a chart that provides a complete medical description of how and why she cannot function, plus information on medical evidence.

Letter about Memory and Cognitive Problems - A superb letter written by a psychologist. Details the neurological and cognitive problems in a patient with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Zinnia's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Letter - Zinnia's letter includes all the information the Social Security Ruling on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and explains how her case matches this.

Connie’s Lyme Disease Letter includes guidelines for a physician plus a very good sample letter.

Sample Residual Functional Capacity Forms (RFC Forms) – Many people do not get a letter from their doctor, they get an RFC function form instead.

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