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4 Common Questions About Social Security Disability Benefits

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Before filing an application for disability benefits it is useful to know some answers to a few common questions.

This will help you understand which type of disability benefit you are entitled to receive and how much you will gain once your disability benefit claim is finally approved. This article tells you everything you need to know about disability benefits.

I Haven't Had a Doctor's Appointment - Can I Still Get Disability?

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When you apply for a disability benefit, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will expect you to provide medical records which describe your disability.

This means you will have to ask your doctor to provide results of a medical examination and your diagnosis. The SSA will also want to know if you are able to work. Without the examination and medical records from a doctor it can be difficult to prove you have a severe condition.

October is Liver Awareness Month

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National Liver Awareness Month is a month that was created to encourage people to be more aware of different liver conditions and to act early and be proactive in preventing and diagnosing liver disease.

According to the American Liver Foundation, almost 33,000 Americans succumb to liver cancer every year. There are several different liver disorders, and they each have risk factors.

My SSD Claim Was Denied, But I'm Still Too Ill to Work

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The SSDI application process is complicated, even for the most educated and prepared individual. According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), less than 40% of Social Security disability applications are approved at the initial application level.

If your case is one that receives an initial denial, you may appeal the decision. Depending on the state in which you live, you may be able to request a reconsideration. In certain states, a second individual who has no experience with your application will make a new decision.