Millions of Americans receive financial support through Social Security disability benefits. The monthly payments often provide people living in Illinois with basic necessities. However, Social Security disability benefits don’t always go to the most deserving recipients. Recently, a 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to theft and fraud for stealing close to $42,000 in disability benefits. Federal […]
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Man Admits to Stealing Thousands in Disability Benefits
Posted on February 9th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits Can Be Complex
Posted on February 4th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
It was just another typical day on the job. You go in to work, expecting nothing more than what you do every day. But something unexpected happens and you suffer a serious, debilitating injury that leaves you wondering if you will ever be able to work again. Those who find themselves in a situation similar […]
Man Becomes Violent When Denied Disability Benefits
Posted on February 2nd, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
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 […]
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 […]
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