It is very possible that you will be told by the Social Security Administration that you must submit to an examination by a doctor of their choosing. The findings of this consultative examination will largely determine whether your claim is denied or approved. If it is denied, there are steps that you can take, but [...]

Age is an important factor in the Social Security Administration’s assessment of your disability. This is because the older you are, the less likely it is that you will be in a position to change other factors significantly, such as skills and education. Another major assessment factor, residual functional capacity, is also less likely to [...]

The Social Security disability attorney Evanston IL residents turn to when their initial claim is denied is often one of the practitioners at Chicago Disability Law. It's particularly frustrating when a Social Security disability claim is denied. However, it's important for you to realize that this is really just the first step in a long [...]

Depending upon your unique situation, you may be able to receive payments from more than one source. In this article, an attorney with your Chicago disability law firm explains how this might affect your Social Security disability benefits. Privately-Derived Funds These are disability compensation payments from health insurance that you receive as part of your [...]

Clients of a Chicago Social Security attorney often have questions about how to provide estimates of pain frequency and other symptoms they experience. How to Express Estimates of Pain and Other Symptoms If the symptoms experienced are intermittent, it is important to prepare how to explain its frequency. In many cases, people don't provide an [...]

As you prepare for your Social Security Disability claim hearing, your Chicago SSD attorney will go over the type of questions you'll be asked. These will include discussing items such as your complete medical history as well as your job experience. Additionally, you could be asked about your day-to-day activities. Answer truthfully and with as many [...]

Many who receive Social Security disability (SSD) are completely unable to work. Others, who nonetheless meet the Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines for disability, would welcome some additional income to supplement their SSD benefits. Contrary to common perception, SSA rules and regulations allow disability recipients to earn some income. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Amount The [...]

One of the problematic aspects of Social Security disability insurance is how the system deals with those who have gaps in their employment history or who have lessened earnings. Because SSDI is based on the amount of money a person earned in the past, these gaps lower the amount of benefits that an SSDI claimant can [...]

The Social Security Hearing Room Most Social Security hearing rooms closely resemble a small conference room. It sometimes will have a few official trappings such as the symbol of the Social Security Administration or the American flag. Hearing rooms are usually equipped with a conference table, and another small table for the judge’s assistant. In addition, there [...]

Your claim has been processed, and the Social Security Administration has decided in your favor. In the paragraphs below, a  Chicago SSD attorney explains what happens now. What Will Be Expected of You Once the decision to award benefits has been handed down, you have done all that is required of you. There are no [...]

If you are trying to decide if you have engaged in substantial gainful activity as a self-employed individual, contact our North Shore Social Security IL attorneys. Our professionals can provide you with further information about what qualifies as SGA according to the Social Security Administration. Significant Services Resulting in Substantial Income: You are involved in [...]

Our disability lawyers in Chicago understand well that the Social Security Administration can be difficult to convince when a claimant is filing for benefits based on a back injury. Back injuries are easily the most claims made to the SSA, and back injury claims are also the most difficult to win without strong medical evidence. In [...]

One of the most important things that your Chicago disability lawyer can explain to you about your disability case is what to expect at a consultative examination. The administrative judge or the disability examiner may require this type of examination to determine the extent of your disability. Knowing what to expect during the exam will [...]