Is it harder to get SSI or SSDI? While both have specific requirements for approval, it’s usually easier to get approved for SSDI because of a credible work history and health plan. What Is the Difference Between SSDI and SSI? In Illinois, an individual who develops a disability because of an injury or illness can Read More
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If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy by a licensed medical professional, and you can not work for at least 12 months due to your condition, you may qualify for benefits.
When neck pain is acute and impacts your ability to perform your normal job duties, it’s possible your neck problems qualify for disability benefits. However, qualification guidelines require that your neck problems match the conditions for neck pain specified in the Social Security disability listings. Common Neck Pain Symptoms Many adults in Chicago have likely Read More
If you’re disabled and need to file for Social Security disability, there are some restrictions that may impact your approval for benefits if you’re still working. Whether you can work while applying for disability in Chicago depends on how many hours you are working and how much money you are earning. How Does Working Impact Read More
Social Security disability benefits are important when you’re disabled and can no longer work to earn a steady income. However, disability can be garnished, and this can reduce your monthly benefit payment if you owe money to the federal government for tax debt, creditors for student loan debt, or courts for alimony and child support. Read More
The Social Security Administration SSA does not include chronic pain on the list of impairments. However, an applicant’s request for disability for chronic pain may be approved if his or her impairment meets the criteria shown in the SSA’s Blue Book, a guideline for medical conditions that qualify for benefits. Causes of Chronic Pain Pain Read More
If you’re disabled and unable to work for one year or more, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. However, approval is based on certain Social Security guidelines and the type of disability that you have, so it’s important to understand how to get approved for disability before you submit a claim for benefits. Read More
When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, how long do disability claims take? Generally, it takes from 3 to 5 months to get a decision, but your waiting time depends on how long it takes for Social Security to get important evidence to support your claim. How Long Does It Take to Get Approved Read More
It is possible to get disability for long COVID. Unfortunately, you’re in for a fight to gain approval from the Social Security Administration for disability benefits. Though the Federal Government has determined that Long COVID should be considered a disability under the ADA, section 504 and section 1557, this applies to your relationship with employers and doesn’t Read More
If you’ve worked at a job that pays into the Social Security System and have sustained a disability, you may qualify for maximum Social Security Disability benefit payments. Of course, these benefits are income based and depend on you having paid into the system, among other requirements for qualification. If you think you may qualify for SSDI Read More
