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When submitting an application for disability benefits it is important to seek a doctor’s assessment and follow his or her treatment recommendations. This includes accepting surgery if that helps to eliminate your medical condition.

Refusal to undergo surgery, unless you have good reason, may mean you are no longer eligible to receive disability benefits. There are a number of acceptable reasons that may support your case for refusing surgery as a treatment option.

Spinal stenosis is a serious condition that can cause debilitating pain as well as mobility issues. If spinal stenosis is untreated, it can progress and lead to permanent spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis can cause severe disabilities because it leads to weakness, numbness, and balance difficulties. Here is a closer look at spinal stenosis.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America, affecting over 50 million adults. Symptoms vary, but they usually include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion.

If you are disabled, it is unlikely that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will spy on you like a private insurance company may. However, your claim may be re-examined and if someone alleges that you are not disabled, they may further investigate your situation. Here is a closer look at whether Social Security Disability will spy on you and what you need to do during the claims process and even after you have been awarded disability benefits.

If you have more than one disabling condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. You will need hard medical evidence and other supporting documentation to back up your claim and to verify how your ability to work and perform routine tasks has been affected by your medical issues. Here is a closer look at disability claim with multiple medical issues.