Social security benefits Reviewing the basics
With Social Security benefits, you are either disabled or you are not disabled, and therefore either approved or denied. Q: My doctors say that there is no treatment that can help me, so why do I have to keep going to doctors? A: Even if a doctor cannot treat your disability, seeing a medical professional is a very important part of having your Social security benefits claim approved. Why? Because one of the most important parts of proving that you have a disability (and should receive Social Security benefits) is documentation. For proof of your disability, the SSA will thoroughly explore your medical records. If you don't see a doctor (and therefore have no real documentation of your disability) it is very possible that you will be rejected for social security benefits.