One problem many people trying to get Social Security Disability benefits face is uncooperative doctors offices.  I have found this to be a much bigger problem for those who have little or no insurance and go to clinics compared to those who have good insurance and go to private doctors.  There are many reasons for this but I am going to stick to how to try and work around this issue to give yourself the best chance of winning your claim.  The first mistake many people make is to rely on SSA to get your medical records.  Many doctors and clinics simply ignore request for records whether they come from SSA or a lawyer.  It is also a mistake to think that because you have a lawyer you do not have to worry about getting medical records.  I have handled thousands of SSDI and SSI cases and I can tell you that you must follow up with the doctor or clinic constantly.  The standard response at many doctors offices and clinics is that they never got the request.  Then they tell you to send it again and then you do.  You then call back and they will tell you they did not get it.  This can go on and on.  If your lawyer tells you he needs your help getting records and asks you to go down to the doctors office to pick up your records, do it because it is for your own good.  If you are having trouble getting a doctor to fill out an RFC for you, it can sometimes help to make an appointment and bring the form with you.  I say this because the doctor will be getting paid for his time when filling out the form and; therefore, more likely to do it.  If you are trying to get opinion evidence (report,RFC) from a doctor choose a doctor who you have a good relationship with and who you think or know believes you are disabled.  Not only will they be more likely to do it, but it is also more likely it will be a detailed and helpful report.  If all else fails you can ask the ALJ or SSA to subpoena the records.  This does not even work all the time.