20 CFR § 416.914 - When we will purchase existing evidence.

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title: "20 CFR § 416.914 - When we will purchase existing evidence."
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title_name: "Employees' Benefits"
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section_name: "When we will purchase existing evidence."
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part_name: "SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED"
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# 416.914 When we will purchase existing evidence.

We need specific medical evidence to determine whether you are disabled or blind. We will pay for the medical evidence we request, if there is a charge. We will also be responsible for the cost of medical evidence we ask you to get.