Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available for people with limited income and resources if they are 65 or older, but children under 18 also can qualify in certain situations. Learn more about the requirements for children’s Social Security disability in this article, and speak to our Illinois Social Security disability lawyer today if you have questions about a case. Continue reading “What Are Requirements For Childrens’ Social Security Disability?”
Are you suffering from a mental disorder that affects your ability to work? Then, you could be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. These federal programs provide financial aid to certain people with a qualifying disability. Learn about these benefits and which mental disorders are covered, then speak to our Illinois Social Security disability lawyer at Harold W. Conick & Associates for legal assistance. Continue reading “What Mental Disorders Are Covered By Social Security?”
Do you have a disability that prevents you from working? Then, you may be able to receive Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. This program is designed to offer financial assistance if you are disabled and meet specific criteria.
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You may be entitled to receive Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, many people struggle to get monthly benefits. According to data provided by the Social Security Office of Retirement and Disability Policy, only 25% of initial disability claims are approved by the SSA. Disability benefits can be denied for many reasons. In this article, our Chicago metro social Security disability lawyer highlights five of the most common reasons why SSDI and SSI disability claims are denied. Continue reading “Reasons Some Disability Claims Are Denied”
Anyone who has been paying attention to the Social Security Administration’s rate of approval over the past year can tell you that it has slowed down in a very purposeful way.
While those who suffer from arthritis and leukemia will likely qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, the suffering is far from worth the money paid. This is why we love to see this new research from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which claims the same fatty acids associated with obesity and diabetes may lead to the development of arthritis and leukemia. This brings us one step closer to the treatment and prevention of these diseases.
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It is no secret that there is political turmoil, with many looking to diminish the Social Security Administration’s disability benefits system. However, the payments have kept coming, even if at a slower rate. The Washington Post’s Max Ehrenfreund wrote in a recent post that recent action on the first day of the 114th Congress could cut payments by as much as a fifth.
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Suffering from asthma can be extremely frightening. One moment, you may be breathing perfectly; minutes later, you’re left gasping for breath, wondering if you’re going to pass out. This affects more than 23 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and in certain instances can be debilitating enough to obtain disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.
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The numbers have been shocking. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said 11 to 20 percent of veterans were affected by post-traumatic stress disorder during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The number was estimated at 12 percent during the Gulf War and 15 percent during Vietnam. While veterans benefits are available through the VA, many still have to live with the horrors of war on an everyday basis.
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For Vietnam-era veterans who were not able to receive benefits due to receiving a less-than-honorable discharge, there may be hope. A new set of guidelines was released by the Defense Department earlier this month may make thousands eligible for upgrades to their veterans benefits.
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