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August 25, 2020

How Does Anxiety Affect One’s Ability to Work?

Did you know that anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in the US? There are many reasons as to why your anxiety can hinder your ability to work. Diseases such as obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder all fall under the broader category of anxiety and come with severe side-effects that impact your daily life. Our team at Rabin and Associates knows how these diseases can affect your ability to work, which is...

July 10, 2020

Question of the Month: Do Multiple Health Problems Improve the Chances of Getting Benefits?

Qualifying for one disability can be difficult enough to prove, so what happens when you have multiple disabilities that may qualify for benefits? One common myth that our Chicago disability attorney hears is that an application should only be for one type of impairment instead of covering multiple impairments. For example, the myth suggests that a physical impairment should have a different application than a mental impairment. This simply is not true! Here are some tips from our team. How...

June 15, 2020

Beware of Social Security Imposters

Unfortunately, the risk of scammers is all around us, and scammers try to prey on innocent people to obtain money. They are especially known for capitalizing on peoples’ fear, convincing people that they owe back taxes or that they owe the government money. Some scammers even threaten that there’s a government worker on the way to their house to arrest them if they don’t pay. Our Chicago disability lawyers want to help you catch scammers so you don’t fall victim...

May 14, 2020

Your Mental Health & COVID-19

To say that right now is an unprecedented time for our world is an understatement. If you’ve had feelings of uneasiness develop in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, know that you are not alone in feeling this way. Our disability lawyer in Illinois has continued to help those in need get benefits during this difficult time, but we have all experienced a difference in our day-to-day lives. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, how to take care of...

April 8, 2020

Stimulus Checks & SSDI and SSI Recipients

There’s a lot of uncertainty during this time, and our Chicago disability lawyers understand the fear that may begin to creep in about finances, especially for those who currently receive disability benefits from the government. In response to the economic decline, the government is in the process of issuing stimulus checks up to $1,200 for each person who qualifies. New Guidelines on Getting Your Stimulus Payment We received new information from NOSSCR and a new memo from Social Security on...

March 16, 2020

Can I Drive for Uber on Social Security Disability?

For many people who are suffering from a disability straight from the Blue Book, they may still be able to make an...

February 17, 2020

Will Social Security Benefits Replace My Work Income?

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 may be sufficient, but the amount that you receive also depends on how much money you earned prior to being disabled. Benefits are Modest In...

January 17, 2020

Do You Have to Be a U.S. Citizen to Get Disability Benefits?

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 Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The purpose of SSDI is to pay benefits to you and other family members while SSI is based...

November 15, 2019

Can Your Living Arrangements Affect the Outcome of Your Disability?

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 there are two disability programs from which you could be getting money. For Which Disability Program Did You Apply? Understanding the difference between programs can...