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A variation of this has been reported for several years.

The sky may be falling, maybe not.

A interesting question is whether this has an effect on the way Social Security Judges rule in their disability cases.

Some judges treat a Social Security disability case like it is their own money.

However, most judges are like umpires. They call it according to the rules.

Of course, some umps are really bad.

I do not think media hype will affect individual disability cases to any great extent.

If you meet the requirements and have consistent medical treatment you can still win your disability case.

Just keep an eye on the politicians and what they do to try to help the situation.

In Illinois, at least, they seem to be properly qualified.

However, they certainly are not specialists for each case.

They perform a quick exam and write a report listing your problems and results for Social Security.

Social Security uses the exam as a basis for your Residual Functional Capacity evaluation. This is your ability to perform certain activities.

For instance, how much can you lift, how long can you walk and stand, how long can you sit, any limitations on handling and reaching.

Administrative Law Judges often use this information, at least in part, as a basis for their disability decision.

That is why it is important to go to your own doctor often and explain all your problems.

If you do not do this you may be stuck with the opinion of the disability doctor who saw you for 10 minutes.