When it comes to Social Security Disability benefits, many individuals wonder if their family members can also qualify for support. The answer is yes, certain family members may be eligible to receive benefits based on a disabled worker's record. Understanding the...
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Social Security Disability
What is “reconsideration” in a Social Security Disability claim?
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance after suffering a serious injury, you may do so because your injury prevents you from earning enough to support yourself otherwise. However, many people in Illinois who apply for these benefits do not receive...
What is a disability compassionate allowance?
If a disability affects your ability to work or generate income, then Social Security disability benefits might be the only way you can support yourself and your family. You might have to wait for the Social Security Administration to process your application, though,...
Do I need a lawyer to apply for SSI or SSDI benefits?
Social Security Insurance (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provide a financial safety net for individuals who can no longer work due to a disability or who have lost a qualifying spouse or parent. According to SSA.gov, SSI and SSDI benefits have...
The reasons why the government denies SSD benefits
The government denied your claim for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. The decision perplexes you. How could this happen? Well, you are not alone. In the decade of 2010 to 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) on average denied 67% of all disability...
Obtaining SSDI Benefits for Mental Illness
Although winning Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits for any disabling condition can be difficult, obtaining an award for a mental condition can be especially challenging. Sadly, there continues to be a bit of discrimination in society against victims...
Social Security Disability appeal preparation tips
It’s not uncommon for people applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Illinois to have their claims denied. Fortunately, these individuals can appeal the denied claim. After filing a request for reconsideration, individuals who face another denial can...