Most members of the baby boomer generation are at least 50 years old, meaning they are at an age where disability is an increasingly likely possibility. Many of them are not quite at retirement age, and that means that many of them may first file for disability benefits. They aren’t the only ones applying for […]
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SSA to judges: No more Internet when deciding disability cases
Posted on May 24th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Social Security judges have been in the news a lot lately. Last week, we told you about how a judge was recently placed on leave. Now comes word that there some changes afoot regarding what judges are allowed to look at as evidence. Some Social Security disability claims judges say that they use the Internet […]
Second disability judge in a year placed on leave
Posted on May 17th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
There are about 1,500 Social Security disability law judges in the country who consider appeals and decide which applicants should be granted benefits. Now, the second one in the span of a year has been placed on leave. Both judges have something in common: They have very high approval rates. The first judge to go […]
Social Security disability: a tough road ahead for IL and nation
Posted on May 9th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Social Security is a subject of increased discussion in Illinois and across the country. Many relying on Social Security are concerned about the future of the program. Funding is the looming issue. As the presidential election draws near, neither political party wants to tackle this issue, especially as it relates to the portion covering Social […]
Cancer survivor fighting to change laws surrounding disability benefits
Posted on May 3rd, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
People living in Chicago and beyond might take their health for granted. People get up every day and go to work. However, in an instant, an illness or serious injury can turn a person’s life upside down and leave them unable to work and make a living for themselves. When that happens, many people rely […]