Even though you have the best chance of winning disability benefits at the hearing level with the help of a Chicago Social Security disability lawyer, it is still possible that the administrative law judge might deny your claim. When this happens, it is easy to get discouraged, but keep in mind you still have a [...]

Will I qualify? For a Chicago Social Security disability lawyer, this is one of the most common questions heard on an almost daily basis. When you ask this question at the Chicago Disability Law Firm, you will likely get the following four answers: If you are currently working and earning about $1,000 per month, you [...]

Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits requires that you either have a terminal illness or are unable to work for at least 12 months due to your medical condition. When you are testifying at a disability hearing, you are under oath and must answer the judge's questions truthfully. If you aren't prepared for the hearing, [...]

There are many aspects of a disability that are hard to prove with physical evidence such as x-ray or MRI images, says a Chicago Social Security Disability Attorney. In order for the administrative law judge to gain a good understanding of how your disability affects your ability to work or carry on daily tasks, you [...]

If you plan to file for disability benefits through the SSA, a Chicago Social Security lawyer can explain the fairly complex "sequential evaluation process" the SSA uses to determine disability. Threshold Requirements At the outset, your Chicago Social Security lawyer will explain to you that you must have worked and paid a sufficient amount in Social [...]

There are times at which the Social Security Administration is moved by compassion to process a claim more quickly than might be expected. In the paragraphs below, an experienced Chicago SSD attorney looks at some of these cases. Processing Takes Time Despite the Social Security Administration’s best efforts, there are thousands of cases that must [...]

Doctors are often asked about their patient's medical condition by the SSA (Social Security Administration) and the Chicago disability attorney handling the patient's disability claim. This article addresses some of the questions asked by the doctors themselves. When a patient files a disability claim, what bearing does the treating physician's opinion have? Due to the special [...]

These steps are part of the process by which a disability determination is made. An experienced Chicago Social Security disability attorney can provide you with additional information and help you understand these processes. Past Relevant Work (Step 4) If you are still able to do the work you have done over the past 15 years ("past [...]

Although appearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) can seem intimidating, it does not need to be. The help of an experienced Chicago Social Security lawyer can do a great deal to reduce the stress involved. The ALJ The ALJ officiates at a Social Security disability hearing. The judge may or may not wear robes, [...]

The procedure the Social Security Administration uses to determine disability is governed by two important sets of rules. An experienced Chicago Social Security disability lawyer can be an invaluable resource in navigating through these proceedings. A Chicago Social Security Disability Lawyer Discusses the Listing of Impairments The first of these sets of regulations is the [...]

If you are struggling to file for disability benefits, our disability lawyers in Chicago may be able to help you succeed. The Social Security Administrations schedules numerous medical examinations to evaluate the claims of disability applicants. Be aware of this information if you are asked to submit to examination on a consultative basis. Our disability [...]