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Is a person who has two knee replacements automatically eligible for disability?

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Dr. Lauren Elson answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

No!Eligible for life: Surgeries are used to restore function so that a person can get back to a full, productive life.

Answered 10/4/2016

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