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Can You Get A Second Opinion If Your Doctor Denies You For Social Security Disability?
You can get a second opinion if your doctor denies you for Social Security disability. While your doctor does not decide whether you get approved or denied for Social Security, their cooperation can be vital to making a successful claim. This is because there are two...
What Is a Social Security Administrative Law Judge Disability Hearing?
A Social Security Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is a judge appointed by the federal government to make decisions on Social Security disability applications. ALJs conduct hearings with applicants who were initially denied benefits and appealed their claims. ALJ...
If You Are Denied for Disability, Is This Based on Your Ability to Do Your Past Work?
A common reason for denial is that the SSA believes you are still capable of performing work you did in the past. When the SSA evaluates your ability to work, it looks not only at your most recent job but also at positions you have previously held, sometimes going...
How Does Social Security Decide If I Am Disabled?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to decide if you are disabled. The SSA asks five questions of the applicant and depending on his or her answers they grant or deny the claim for social security based on a disability. Aside from...