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Several former players have alleged that the union is trying to impede the process for getting disability benefits, leaving countless broken-down players to fend for themselves. The union has denied this, saying it must manage the plan carefully to guard against abuse and unnecessary claims.</p><p>The questions were sent yesterday, along with a letter written by the Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Judiciary Committee, which has commissioned a study on the issue. The questions -- 32 of which were asked of Upshaw -- are designed to clear up confusion about how disability payments are made, who gets them and how the decisions are reached. There are specific questions about the types of disabilities compensated and how doctors who examine the applicants are chosen. The deadline to reply to the questions is Oct. 26.</p><p>One of the strongest allegations made by former players is that the plan searches around for doctors who will say the applicant is not disabled. They call it "doc shopping." The union has denied this, saying it looks only for the most qualified doctors.</p><p>"It concerns me when those who work hazardous jobs don't get the care they deserve, whether a coal miner, tire factory worker or football player," <i>Linda Sanchez</i> (D-Calif.), who chaired the congressional subcommittee that held hearings on the issue in June, said in a statement. "I look forward to timely responses to our questions so we can determine what steps might be necessary that those who made football great aren't neglected."</p><p>The letter to Goodell contained 11 questions that dealt more with the kinds of injuries players have suffered and the specifics of league programs that are supposed to examine issues like concussions and heart ailments.</p><p>"This is great, the more questions asked the better," said <i>Bernie Parrish</i>, one of the leaders of the retired-players movement. "But they have to be asked under oath so there is a penalty if they lie. 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