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When Is A Person Considered Disabled In Illinois?

    Eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) depends on various factors, including the medical condition and work history of an individual. Disability by definition has to do with a person’s medical condition.

    When medical evidence establishes ongoing symptoms that make full-time work unfeasible for a year or more, a worker may meet the definition of disability for SSD purposes. Feel free to schedule an initial consultation by contacting our Chicago Social Security Disability lawyers online today, or by calling our firm directly at 888-529-0600.

    If In Doubt, Apply For Benefits

    Many people believe they cannot or should not apply for SSD because they can perform the duties of their jobs — sometimes. But if they cannot consistently keep up the pace for 40 hours a week over a year’s time, they may be considered disabled. The law requires that we prove that an applicant for SSD is unable to function at any type of work activity on a full-time basis. Age, education and skills are all taken into account in determining “ability.” A combination of multiple medical problems may amount to a determination of disability even if none of the individual medical conditions is, on its own, totally disabling.

    Sample Situation

    An example of a determination of disability might include a combination of the following medical conditions:

    • Back pain that makes sitting down all day long untenable
    • Diabetic neuropathy that makes it impossible for a worker to use his or her hand(s) all day long
    • Chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia that affects a person’s ability to concentrate and focus

    Communicating honestly and thoroughly with your doctor is one of the most important things you can do as you seek to establish a determination of disability for purposes of collecting SSD when you are unable to work full time for a year or more. Some conditions, such as carpal tunnel or fibromyalgia, worsen over time. This is why it is critical to stay in touch with your doctor and bring all medical conditions to his or her attention at every medical appointment. Having an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer on your side can also be invaluable.

    When Is A Person Considered Disabled In IL? Contact The Lawyers Of The Law Offices of

    Jeffrey A Rabin & Associates, Ltd.

    Our Chicago, Illinois, disability attorneys are well-prepared to help you navigate the SSD qualification and application process. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 847-299-0008 or 888-529-0600 toll free or simply contact us online.

    We work on a contingency fee basis. You will owe nothing up front, and there will be no hourly fees to worry about. Our fees come as a percentage of the payout of back benefits. They must be approved by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and comply with SSA guidelines. It costs no more to have our experience on your side than to have a less experienced lawyer represent you. We file our fee agreement with the SSA in every case.

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    Why Our Clients Trust Us

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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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