Many of us take out student loans from the federal government in order to obtain a degree, and then work for many years to pay off the debt. However, if a serious disability strikes, a person may no longer be able to work or continue making loan payments. The good news is that people who […]
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SSDI appeals: perseverance is a virtue
Posted on December 26th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Perseverance is a virtue that parents work hard to teach their children. After all, having a mindset of not giving up after an initial defeat in pursuit of a worthy goal is an important like skill. And it is certainly important to have this mindset in the application process for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) […]
SSDI applications by disabled service members are expedited
Posted on November 15th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
This past Monday, our nation celebrated Veteran’s Day. A Chicago celebration of their service and sacrifice included a tribute at Soldier Field. It’s an excellent time to note that active military personnel receive expedited service when applying for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration says any member of the military who became disabled […]
Mother appeals SSA decision to suspend SSI benefits for her and her children
Posted on February 1st, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
A heart-wrenching story out of Florida reminds residents here in Illinois of how deeply mistakes made by the Social Security Administration can affect people. This is especially true if they take away benefits from people who need them the most. In November 2012, a 36-year-old mother received a letter from the Social Security Administration office […]
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 […]