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Social Security Disability Myths
1. "Companies won’t hire me because of my disability so I will be awarded benefits, right?"
Wrong. The Social Security Administration does not focus on whether you can get a job. Instead, SSA looks at whether you are capable of performing a job. Capability, not hireability, is the issue....

How the Social Security Administration Evaluates Pain
Chronic pain – pain that you live with constantly or intense pain that you experience sporadically – can severely limit your capacity to work. However, getting the Social Security Administration to acknowledge that your pain is disabling can be a challenge...

How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
An application for disability benefits can be started with a telephone call to Social Security (1-800-772-1213) or a click of a mouse. (http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability). If you call, Social Security sets you up with an appointment, either at a...

Do's and Don'ts for Social Security Disability Claimants
Here are actions you can take and actions you can avoid that will increase your chances of being awarded Social Security disability benefits and reduce the risk of being denied.
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