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Applying For Disability in Illinois | Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates

    Obtaining disability benefits in Illinois isn’t as simple as being diagnosed by a doctor. You need to gather various records, complete application materials, and wait several months for a decision. In certain cases, you may even need to request an appeal. Our attorneys at Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates will be with you every step of the way to ensure you have the best chances of securing disability benefits.

    You may be wondering what medical conditions qualify for long-term disability or whether it’s the right choice for you. There are many misconceptions about applying for disability benefits in Illinois, but the truth is they’re a smart decision for many deserving people. The more you know about the reality of Social Security disability, the better you’ll feel about applying for benefits.

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    1. Completing The Disability Application

    Before you start an application, you’ll need to decide which type of disability benefits you want to apply for. The two main types are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). There are a few key differences between the two, and a disability lawyer can help you choose which one will be best for you.

    Applications for SSDI and SSI can be completed online, by phone, or in person at a Social Security field office. They can also be completed with the help of one of our experienced lawyers who deal with Social Security disability. To complete the application, you’ll need a few pieces of information, including:

    • Personal information
    • Medical records
    • A birth certificate or another form of identification
    • Work history records
    • Proof of any compensation benefits you previously received

    Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates has decades’ worth of experience working alongside government agencies and medical professionals. We can help you access the records you need to build a solid application.

    In addition, our attorneys will guide you through each section of the application, ensuring that every answer is thorough and accurate. Many applicants feel overwhelmed by the number of forms, required details, and legal terminology involved. We break it down for you step by step, double-check all of your information, and make sure that nothing critical is left out. Our goal is to reduce the stress of the process while improving your chances of approval on the first submission.

    2. Sending Your Disability Application for Review

    Before you submit your application, you should make sure that it’s filled out completely and correctly. Submitting an application with incorrect information can lead to delays that make the application process much more difficult.

    Our attorneys at Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates are experts in the field of disability benefits. We’ll ensure that everything on your application is complete and accurate, helping your chances of receiving a timely decision. We’ll also review your supporting documentation to confirm that it meets the SSA’s strict requirements and help you draft any necessary explanations for complex medical histories or work gaps.

    3. Waiting for a Decision

    If everything on your application is filled out correctly, it generally takes 3 to 5 months for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to process your application and make a decision.

    During this time, the SSA will check your application to make sure you meet basic requirements for disability benefits. They will also review your work history to determine if you’ve worked long enough to qualify for SSDI. Finally, they will review your medical history to determine whether your condition qualifies you for benefits.

    Once a decision has been made, you’ll receive a letter in the mail from the SSA informing you of their decision.

    Waiting for a decision can feel nerve-wracking, but with Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates on your side, you can rest assured that you have a strong application and an advocate ready to answer your questions while you wait.

    4. Appealing a Decision

    If you are denied your disability benefits, you have the option to appeal the decision. The first step is to request reconsideration. Once you submit this request, someone new will review your case and any evidence that was submitted.

    If you are still denied benefits, you’ll attend a hearing with an administrative judge. Appealing a decision can seem overwhelming, but Rabin & Associates has a strong track record of winning appeals. We’ll help you prepare for the hearing, gather additional evidence if needed, and present your case effectively to the judge.

    Contact the Disability Specialists at Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates

    Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates has over 20 years of experience helping people like you earn the disability benefits you need. We assist you every step of the way, from gathering medical records to completing applications and appealing decisions. Additionally, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t have to pay anything upfront.

    If you’re experiencing a prolonged illness or injury and are unable to work, don’t wait to apply for benefits. When it comes to disability attorneys in Chicago or the surrounding area, Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates is your best choice.

    Call today for a free consultation.

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    I want to thank the Rabin legal team for their outstanding support since 2022 in helping Lindsay successfully getting through the SSI application, appeal(s), and finally approval process.

    Everyone on your team has been extremely helpful, patient, professional, and diligent in working through this long and arduos process. The fact that Lindsay's file had approximately 3000 pages clearly shows the amount of time, work, and thoroughness the Rabin team has done for Lindsay. My wife, Lindsay and I cannot thank each of you enough for the support you have provided through this process. The SSI decision is a key step in Lindsay's continued progress in working through her disability. The positive outcome of yesterday's hearing clearly shows how your team's collective efforts over several years provided the information needed to have SSI approve the appeal. Thanks again to each and every one of you for your support.

    Bill and Karen C

    Chicago, IL

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    My experience with Jeffrey A Rabin has been very good.

    My approval of Social Security disability benefits came much quicker than I had expected. I first met with an associate on April 16, 2020 and we filed my application on May 21, 2020. My application was approved on August 3, 2020, only around a four month process. Even though we were at the beginning of this coronavirus outbreak when we started, it was easy to contact them and complete this process.

    David Janis

    Chicago, IL

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    Thank you so much for all you and the staff have done for me.

    It meant a lot to me every time I called and whoever I talked to knew all about my case. It was wonderful that I didn’t get pushed from one person to another. Your staff was always happy; they acted like they personally know me. But most of all I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW FAST YOU HAD MY CASE DONE. You and your staff really put a smile on my face. Thank you for doing what I couldn’t get done. Everyone will know Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associate

    Eric Morris

    Chicago, IL

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    This was an outstanding experience for me from my first appointment to the last.

    This Law Firm was very professional kind and considerate of me and my disability. They knew exactly what it was like for me in the real world and absolutely essential to help me explain that and my disability to the Social Security Administration. I definitely could not have done this without them and they have changed my life for the better forever. In my eyes they are the best social security disability law firm in Chicago and the suburbs.

    Steven Sidbeck

    Chicago, IL

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    I filed for my disability and got denied twice. So I decided that I needed help of a lawyer.

    I began to search and in the process of me searching I always look @ the reviews if I see more bad than good reviews I move on to the next, but not with these guys I didn’t they helped me thru the whole process and assured me if there was a problem or concern I had to reach out and they would help me anyway they could, I dealt with with a few ppl there in the office I must say from the receptionist down to the paralegals they are awesome...

    Danielle Sanders

    Chicago, IL

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    I wanted to say thank you for everything that you did for me, I greatly appreciate it.

    You believed in me when a lot and social security did not. I was a risk for you to pay for my medical records, not knowing if you would win, if I had not won you would have been out of a lot of money and time. I have known other attorney’s, and have worked with them in the past, but they are nothing like you! You are a very kind generous human being with compassion. I pray that God will bless you practice and make you very successful ...

    Patricia M.

    Chicago, IL

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