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How bad does my arthritis have to get before i can get disability?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Disability: This really depends on a variety of factors. You will definitely need to see the disability doctor and you may be asked to get an fce. Disability is tough to get in the current anvironment of deficit spending and a government that spend more than it has.

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Answered 7/6/2012

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