Our Chicago disability lawyers often get asked this question, and understandably so, as disability can be confusing. It’s important to keep in mind that Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs are designed to provide a safety net rather than complete replacement of your monthly income. In some cases, the amount […]
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Do You Have to Be a U.S. Citizen to Get Disability Benefits?
Posted on January 17th, 2020 by Jeff Rabin
Have you factored in citizenship when it comes to whether or not you can obtain disability benefits? While it’s true that the majority of Social Security disability recipients are U.S. citizens, this is not a requirement in order to obtain benefits. It’s also important to understand that there are two disability programs: Social Security Disability […]
Can Your Living Arrangements Affect the Outcome of Your Disability?
Posted on November 15th, 2019 by Jeff Rabin
This month, our Illinois disability lawyers wanted to address a common question that we get regarding living situations and the outcome of your disability case. In reality, where you live does, in fact, have an impact on the size of your monthly Social Security disability check. However, it is important to keep in mind that […]
Question of the Month: Should I Tell My Doctor I am Filing for Disability?
Posted on October 14th, 2019 by Jeff Rabin
Filing for disability can be an overwhelming undertaking on your own. It’s a process that involves many different moving parts; to increase your chances of obtaining benefits, it’s always a good idea to hire our disability lawyers in Chicago. One common question we get: does my doctor need to know if I am applying for […]
Are You Making These Common Mistakes When Applying for Disability?
Posted on September 25th, 2019 by Jeff Rabin
Throughout our time serving the Chicagoland area, our disability lawyers have seen the same mistakes over and over. There are over 2 million people who apply for Social Security disability every year, but the majority of these applicants are denied upon their first application. A lot of this is due to mistakes made at the […]