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Who Decides If I’m Disabled?

    The question posed by this Web page title (“Who decides if I’m disabled?”) may seem to have obvious answers at first consideration. However, upon further exploration of a disability case, it can become more complicated.

    Who, in fact, is most authoritative when it comes to a worker’s disability status?

    • The worker himself or herself?
    • The worker’s supervisor, who observes the consequences of disability?
    • The person’s doctor?
    • A social worker or case worker?
    • An administrative law judge?

    Professional Help Improves Your Odds

    The most promising pathway to a clear answer, for many people with disabling medical conditions, comes through close collaboration with an experienced Social Security Disability (SSD) lawyer. At The Law Offices of Jeffery A Rabin & Associates, Ltd., we have helped many clients establish their disabled status and begin collecting SSD benefits in accordance with the rules of the program. (Remember: SSD is not a government handout. It is an insurance program that happens to be administered by the government.)

    Helping You Obtain The Medical Proof You Need

    Your doctor’s testimony is crucial. However, he or she cannot “get you disability” benefits on his or her own. Ultimately, the decision will be made by a Social Security Administration adjudicator, an administrative law judge (ALJ) or a judge in a federal court if your case is appealed. Evidence presented through your medical records will be a strong component of the evidence presented in any of these forums. Many applicants have lost their claims based on their answers to an “activities of daily living” (ADL) questionnaire.

    The earlier we become involved as advisors in your SSD application process, the more helpful we can be in guiding you. We can advise you about how to be honest and thorough in your communication with your doctor and in your answers on the ADL questionnaire with a clear understanding of how your words may be interpreted.

    Contact Us For Guidance On Determination Of Disability In Chicago And Throughout Illinois — Disability And Social Security Income Lawyers Of The Law Offices of Jeffery A Rabin & Associates, Ltd.

    We offer well-honed services of skilled and experienced attorneys to help you navigate the SSD 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. This means you will owe no money up front and no hourly fees. Our fees must be approved by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and comply with SSA guidelines. 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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