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In this guide, you will learn how to win Social Security Disability for post-traumatic knee arthritis. If you’re experiencing joint pain or post-traumatic knee arthritis, you’re entitled to file a disability claim with the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, to qualify for benefits and win your case, you must meet all SSA medical requirements to Read More

If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, and your application is approved, you will be subject to a five-month waiting period before your benefits begin. What is the five-month waiting period for SSDI, and how does it apply to your claim? Learning more about when the waiting period starts, how it relates to your Read More

One of the most common questions asked by people with disabilities is, “How can a Chicago disability lawyer help you get benefits?” When filing a claim for Illinois disability benefits, an SSDI attorney can help ensure your claim is successful by making sure your claim complies with filing requirements, includes evidence of your disabling medical Read More

Winning a Social Security Disability federal court appeal requires a claimant to follow the procedural rules for appealing at the federal court level. Additionally, the claimant should identify the errors the Social Security Administration (SSA) made when deciding his or her claim. Because of how legally complicated the appeals process for federal courts is, people Read More

If you’re receiving SSI or SSDI benefits, but you are still able to preform some type of work, you may be wondering, “How much can you earn while on Social Security Disability?” The amount you can earn while receiving Social Security Disability benefits depends on various factors that are unique to your situation. Some of Read More

Injured workers in Illinois can accept a lump sum payment in a workers’ compensation settlement and still receive monthly social security insurance disability payments. However, they need the help of an attorney to ensure the workers’ comp settlement has specific language preventing the unintentional offset of their disability payments. What is Workers Compensation? Illinois requires Read More

A workplace injury could cause workers to miss more than a year of work. Whenever an injury occurs that puts someone out of work for a year or more, that person generally qualifies for Social Security disability benefits. Many factors could affect Social Security benefits. Social Security disability attorneys can help claimants navigate the claims Read More

Applying for Social Security disability benefits doesn’t require an attorney or advocate, but there are some good reasons why it’s better for claimants to retain one. Claim approval rates, processing denials, the risk of mistakes in paperwork, and the complexity of the application process are just some reasons claimants benefit from retaining a disability lawyer. The Odds of Read More

A person who disagrees with the Social Security Administration’s decision on his or her claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can file an appeal to have the agency review the case. Claimants requesting an appeal have a right to representation, so they can work with a long-term disability attorney to boost their chances of Read More

Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see an increase of 5.9% in their monthly benefits in 2022. The larger checks will help approximately 70 million Americans keep up with the rising costs resulting from inflation while the economy keeps recovering from the pandemic’s impact. The increased payments to Read More