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Is it true that pain is considered by the administrative law judge and can help to support a claim for benefits?

April 26, 2017administrative Benefits claim help judge Law pain support

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Is it true that pain is considered by the administrative law judge and can help to support a claim for benefits?

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Yes. However, the Claimant must demonstrate an underlying medical condition which is the cause of that pain and the administrative law judge must be satisfied that the extent of that pain in this particular individual is such that he or she cannot work.