What happens when the SSA requests a special medical examination? — II

Last time, we began discussing how even though the lengthy wait for Social Security disability benefits can prove frustrating given the gravity of an underlying medical condition, applicants must nevertheless be patient and also be prepared for what might seem like administrative obstacles. To that end, we started exploring the special medical examination, which can

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What happens when the SSA requests a special medical examination?

As we’ve made clear in previous posts, anyone seeking to secure Social Security disability benefits should know from the outset that they could be in for a long wait, as the process can take months or even years. Given this reality, it’s understandable how an applicant who recently completed the lengthy — and arduous —

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