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When people are denied Social Security disability benefits at the initial application and reconsideration levels, the next step in the appeals process is the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. Understanding what to expect at the hearing can enable claimants better prepare, increasing their odds of winning benefits. Who Will Attend the ALJ Hearing? ALJ hearings Read More

There are various ways in which veterans disability can affect SSDI and eligibility for benefits. Qualifying for VA and SSDI Benefits Qualifying for VA disability does not guarantee eligibility for benefits through Social Security. Although both are government programs, eligibility requirements are very different. Disabled veterans need to have service-related disabilities to qualify for benefits Read More

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There are several reasons that could result in the loss of Social Security benefits. In 2015, more than 150,000 people in Cook County had successfully submitted Social Security claims Chicago. Social Security is meant to be available when it is needed. It is important to understand the potential causes that could result in the loss Read More

Disability applicants are required to pass through a five-step evaluation process that the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses to ascertain if applicants qualify as “disabled” and are entitled to disability income from the social security fund.The SSA is responsible for administering social security insurance income to people when they retire and disability benefits to people Read More

The Social Security Administration has finalized multiple new rules that will impact the way claims are processed and covered. It is important for SSDI applicants to speak with a social security attorney in Chicago in order to understand how these rule changes may affect pending claims and future benefits. The “Five-Day” Rule This change to SSDI Read More

While President Trump campaigned on a promise that he would not cut Social Security or Medicare benefits, budget director Mick Mulvaney recently admitted that the social security disability insurance and supplemental security income programs may be targeted for cuts. These programs are relied upon by millions of Americans who are disabled and unable to work, Read More

A married person who has never contributed to the Social Security fund may still be eligible for Social Security benefits if his or her spouse paid into it. Both spouses must meet certain criteria in order to claim the spousal benefit. Age Requirement Before a spouse can claim the spousal benefit, he or she must Read More

The Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts an annual financial review that can have a significant impact on qualification rules, benefits amounts and other areas of disability for current and future recipients. For 2017, changes that individuals and Social Security attorneys should be aware of include: Work Credits: To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Read More

Social security disability offers a substantial relief for recipients, but there are some events that may trigger the Social Security Administration to cut off the benefits a recipient receives. Benefits may also be reduced to pay delinquent tax debts or old student loans. The SSA sets a medical diary date to determine a recipient’s continued eligibility Read More