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Question of the Month
Question of the Month: “With all of my medical problems, how in the world could Social Security deny my disability case?”
February 4, 2025
This is a question we often hear from clients and prospective clients at our disability law firm. The answer is that to win Social Security Disability benefits, it is not enough to have medical problems, even if you have severe disabling medical problems, and even if you have multiple health issues. It is not even
What Are Presumptive SSI Disability Benefits?
September 3, 2024
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays monthly benefits to Americans with disabilities and little or no income. Unfortunately, the qualifying process for SSI is complicated and takes a long time. In Illinois, once you have submitted your application for SSI disability benefits, we see it take six to nine months or more for an initial decision, and
Can Neurofibromatosis Qualify You for Disability Benefits?
September 2, 2024
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. NF is usually noncancerous, but it can become malignant. There are three types of this condition. Type 1 usually appears in childhood and is diagnosed at birth or shortly thereafter, while Types 2 and 3 appear
Question of the Month: Will I Lose my Unemployment Benefits if I Apply for Disability?
August 2, 2024
“Many of our clients, even if they are collecting unemployment, will file for disability right away,” observes disability attorney Demetra Geller at Nash Disability Law. “Social Security does not prohibit a claimant from filing for disability while collecting unemployment. However, many of our clients rightfully observe that the two programs have competing requirements.” “To qualify
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