Social Security disability benefits can be hugely beneficial for those individuals in Illinois who are no longer able to work because of an illness or injury. When people are denied those benefits, it can feel like a hopeless situation. Recently, a 50-year-old man was sentenced to one year of probation for attempting to threaten works […]
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Long Waiting Period for Those Applying for SSDI
Posted on January 25th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Individuals who can no longer work because of an illness or injury often find Social Security disability benefits to be hugely beneficial. However, millions of Americans are waiting to be approved. According to one news source, there are currently 1.8 million pending claims. The millions who are waiting to be approved for Social Security disability […]
Man Could Spend Time Behind Bars for Stealing Disability Benefits
Posted on January 19th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
As written about in last week’s post, Social Security disability benefits are intended for those who are fully disabled and completely unable to work. However, there are people in Illinois and elsewhere who take advantage of the system. Recently, one man admitted to stealing close to $90,000 in Social Security disability benefits. The 55-year-old man […]
Getting Help When Applying for SSD Benefits
Posted on December 27th, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
It can be overwhelming when a person suffers an injury or illness that prevents them from working. Often, the process to begin receiving Social Security disability benefits can be complicated, but there are places to turn for help. Working with someone experienced in filing the necessary paperwork can not only help to speed up the […]
Illinois Social Security Disability Ranks High
Posted on December 22nd, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
Some citizens from Illinois rely primarily on Social Security benefits. The number of people relying on Social Security Disability benefits across the nation is at an average of 16. 7 percent, according to public record. West-central Illinois residents receive a higher percentage than the rest of the state and the nation, averaging 20 percent. This […]