A study conducted by the Office of the Inspector General found that only 27 percent of people who were denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or “disability benefits”) returned to work. The study was conducted pursuant to a regular audit of the disability benefits program to assess its effectiveness and control of wasteful spending. (Article Read More
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More than 2 million former government workers face significant cuts in their Social Security because they had a government job that included a pension. The decreased payouts are the result of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), two statutes that prevent retirees from receiving payments from both social security and Read More
As with any government benefit program, there are many myths surrounding social security disability insurance. One of the most common misconceptions is that recipients of disability benefits are not allowed to work. While a high-paying full-time position is out of the question for a disability benefit recipient, working part-time might still be an option. SSDI Read More
A Social Security lawyer can assist applicants People seeking Social Security Disability benefits must provide both medical and employment information in their applications. Many people in Illinois may view submitting work history and related information as a secondary concern. However, as any Social Security lawyer can confirm, this information may determine the outcome of a Read More
Claims under both systems may be acceptable Many people who live with disabilities in Illinois struggle to perform their jobs. If employers don’t offer reasonable accommodations, these employees may claim discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a disability prevents gainful employment, employees may also seek Social Security Disability benefits. These claims may seem Read More
A Chicago Social Security attorney can help injured workers Work-related injuries are a significant cause of disability in America, as any Chicago Social Security attorney knows firsthand. Some injuries result directly in disablement, while others contribute to gradual declines in functional ability. One report from the Office of Retirement and Disability Policy indicates that a Read More
Incentives for beneficiaries to return to work Many Social Security Disability benefit recipients believe they will immediately lose their benefits if they return to work. However, as most Social Security lawyers in Chicago know, the Social Security Administration offers beneficiaries various work programs. These programs encourage beneficiaries to resume work by giving them access to Read More
Professional assistance Many people seeking Social Security Disability benefits in Illinois know they must support their claims with ample medical documentation. However, many of these people overlook the importance of providing a detailed work history. An attorney Social Security professional can explain that the Social Security Administration examines the disability and the way it affects Read More
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Chicago Social Security Disability Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Part-time employment does not automatically disqualify a person from receiving social security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers each case individually and will consider the number of hours worked and the pay earned in order to determine whether a person has a qualifying[…]
