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When applying for Social Security disability benefits, the first step is filling out an SSDI application form. Figuring out how to fill out an SSDI application requires some basic personal and medical information, as well as an understanding of the application process. If you don’t have access to the information required or don’t understand how Read More

If you have a physical impairment or medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. However, to qualify for benefits, you will be required to undergo an SSDI medical exam to show proof of your limitations. How Does the SSDI Medical Exam Determine Physical Capability? When you 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

There is not a guaranteed, or easiest way to ensure that you are approved for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. However, using an experienced disability attorney will ensure that you are maximizing your chances at early approval. There is a complicated and lengthy list of qualifying conditions and supporting documentation that you’ll need to provide. Your Read More

You can be denied disability a total of 5 times. The first time will be on your initial application and can be for a variety of reasons. If your initial SSDI or SSI claim has been denied, the system allows you to enter an appeals process that has 4 steps. Similar to the court system, each denial requires Read More

To determine who is eligible for Social Security disability, the Social Security Administration considers a variety of factors including your age, your work history and work credits, your income, and the nature of your disability. Who Is Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits? In Illinois, Social Security disability claims are handled by the Bureau of Read More