The Road to SSDI Benefits: How Work History Impacts Your Disability Claims

Are you wondering how your work history impacts your SSDI benefits case? Discover how your professional past impacts your eligibility and explore the age-based categorizations that could influence your case. To learn more about the impact of your work history on your SSDI benefits case, watch this short video.

By |2023-12-04T15:04:46-06:00December 1st, 2023|Application process, Blog, Eligibility, SSD|0 Comments

Your child can also collect SSD if you are disabled

Many Illinois parents who live with disabilities may struggle to provide for their children. Fortunately, if disabled parents are eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits, their children can also qualify for SSD benefits. These dependent’s benefits may continue until a child turns 18. If a child meets certain criteria, benefits may even be available after that point.

By |2023-09-01T12:37:12-05:00August 26th, 2023|Eligibility, SSD|Comments Off on Your child can also collect SSD if you are disabled

Social Security Disability for Stroke Survivors: Key Facts You Shouldn’t Miss

Read expert insights on how strokes can impact your eligibility for disability benefits. Our video explains the three sets of requirements set by the Social Security Administration to qualify for benefits after a stroke.

By |2023-08-01T13:26:06-05:00August 1st, 2023|Blog, Eligibility, SSD, Various diseases and conditions|Comments Off on Social Security Disability for Stroke Survivors: Key Facts You Shouldn’t Miss

Navigating the Duration Requirement: Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits

Do you know what the social security disability duration rule is? In this video, we discuss the Social Security 12-month duration rule, which dictates the timeframe you must be off work to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

By |2023-07-20T14:41:46-05:00July 20th, 2023|Application process, Blog, Eligibility, SSD|Comments Off on Navigating the Duration Requirement: Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits

How Medical Improvement Impacts Social Security Disability Benefits

Have your Social Security benefits been approved? Did you know that you could be at risk of losing those benefits due to something called medical improvement? See two examples of how medical improvement could impact your case. Learn how comparison point decision date could come into play. To learn more about medical improvement and Social Security Disability, watch our video.

By |2023-02-07T13:45:54-06:00February 7th, 2023|Blog, Eligibility, SSD|Comments Off on How Medical Improvement Impacts Social Security Disability Benefits

Applying for SSDI with a Temporary Disability

Although you cannot receive SSD benefits for partial disability, it is possible to qualify based on a temporary disability. For SSD purposes, “temporary disability” doesn’t mean a short-term disability – it means a disability or medical condition you are expected to eventually recover from. So long as the disability has lasted, or is expected to last, 12 months or more, you are eligible to apply for SSD benefits. Here’s what you need to know before deciding to apply.

By |2023-01-13T12:06:46-06:00December 2nd, 2022|Application process, Blog, Eligibility|Comments Off on Applying for SSDI with a Temporary Disability

Can You Collect Unemployment Benefits and Receive SSD Benefits

It could take almost two years before your SSD application is approved and you begin receiving benefits. The low initial approval rates combined with the lengthy wait times mean that many people who are unable to work apply for unemployment benefits to bridge the gap. While it is possible to obtain SSD benefits while receiving unemployment, some issues could complicate the process.

By |2022-08-24T15:29:37-05:00August 20th, 2022|Blog, Eligibility, SSD|Comments Off on Can You Collect Unemployment Benefits and Receive SSD Benefits

Is Diabetic Neuropathy / Peripheral Neuropathy an Official Disability?

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can affect many bodily functions, though it most often affects the nerves in the lower extremities, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs and feet. For some, the effects of diabetic neuropathy are mild; for others, they are debilitating. If you were diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and are unable to work, you may be eligible to receive social security disability (SSD) benefits.

By |2022-08-11T16:39:17-05:00July 25th, 2022|Blog, Eligibility, Various diseases and conditions|Comments Off on Is Diabetic Neuropathy / Peripheral Neuropathy an Official Disability?