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Will Refusing Surgery Affect My Eligibility for Disability Benefits?

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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.

Is Spinal Stenosis a Permanent Disability?

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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.

How to Fill Out an Adult Function Report

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If you plan to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you can expect to complete and submit several forms that include an Adult Function Report. Also referred to as a Disability Function Report, an Adult Function Report provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) with answers to numerous questions that describe your Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

Documents to Share With Your Disability Attorney

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Living with a disability creates several challenges, from dealing with negative symptoms to managing finances without a primary source of income. Knowing how to hire a disability attorney can help you navigate the application process for receiving the financial assistance that you deserve. Most disability lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis, which means they receive compensation when their clients get paid by the Social Security Administration (SSA).