Getting a disability claim approved for fibromyalgia can be difficult as initial claims are often denied. Fibromyalgia claims were traditionally denied by disability claims examiners if fibromyalgia was the only diagnosis. However, due to legislation in the past few years, the criteria for a fibromyalgia claim has changed. An experienced Chicago Social Security attorney can Read More
July 2016
Obtaining Children’s Benefits When You Are Disabled
When one or both parents qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, dependent children may qualify to receive SSDI benefits as well. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), approximately 4.3 million children in the United States receive Social Security benefits because one or both parents are either retired, deceased, or disabled. Child Eligibility Read More
Children May Qualify for Social Security Disability Through SSI
When people think of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, they often picture injured workers or adults struggling with long-term medical conditions. But children may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, too, through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Whether your child was born with a severe medical condition, developed a serious illness, or suffers from Read More