How Does Social Security Decide if My Health Problems Qualify for Disability Benefits
Under federal law, Social Security evaluates whether or not you have a health condition that qualifies for disability benefits by applying a FIVE-PART TEST. Aside from Step 3, you must pass each test to win benefits, which provide monthly income and Medicare or Medicaid health coverage when you can’t work. If you miss one of
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Do I Need To Call Witnesses For My Social Security Disability Hearing?
At your Social Security Disability hearing, you will get the opportunity to call witnesses to present testimony on your medical condition. Although you are entitled to call witnesses, it’s generally not necessary. The reason is simple. Unlike other types of cases where you would naturally want to call witnesses to corroborate what you are saying,
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Social Security Disability Rule #3: Answer Questions From Social Security
This information is part three of a three-part series titled Social Security Disability Rules. For parts one and two, clicks the links below: SSD Rule #1: Always Present Yourself in an Honest and Accurate MannerSSD Rule #2: Always Be Courteous, Cooperative and Compliant with Your Treatment Providers When you apply for Social Security Disability Benefits,
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