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If you need to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Veterans Disability benefits, you’ll need to collect medical evidence to support your claim. Strong, comprehensive medical records can substantiate the severity of your condition and demonstrate how it impacts your ability to work and/or perform daily activities.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) both require proof that your condition meets their eligibility criteria. For SSD claims, this means demonstrating that your condition prevents you from working for at least 12 months. For VA claims, you must prove a service-connected disability. In both cases, medical evidence should clearly document your diagnosis, treatment history and any limitations caused by your condition.
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