Question of the Month

Question of the Month

Nash Disability Law’s question of the month on Social Security Disability topics in Chicago. We help Chicago area people win benefits.

Question of the Month: Does Marijuana Use Affect My Disability Benefits Claim?

February 2, 2024

Attitudes toward the use of marijuana have changed radically since 1996, when California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis. Today medical marijuana is legal in 38 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia. The recreational use of marijuana has been decriminalized in 25 states, including Illinois. Cannabis is now one of the

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Question Of The Month: “I Paid Into It. Why Is Social Security Giving Me Such A Hard Time About Disability?”

December 2, 2023

At Nash Disability Law, this is a question we are asked about the Social Security Disability benefits process on a regular basis. It’s completely understandable to take it personally when you receive a mountain of paperwork from Social Security, or when your claim is denied. However, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not

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Question of the Month: Will Moving out of State Affect My Social Security Disability Claim?

July 4, 2023

Because the Social Security Disability benefits programs are administered by the federal government through the Social Security Administration, if you have filed a claim for disability benefits, you will not have to resubmit your claim when you move to another state. Likewise, if you are already receiving benefits, moving to another state will not affect

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Question of the Month: “Can I Attend School While I Am Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits?”

June 6, 2023

The short answer is yes. Attending school does not disqualify a person from applying for or receiving Social Security Disability benefits. However, Social Security can take school attendance into account when deciding a case. The key qualification for disability benefits is being unable to work. Attending school may be evidence of an ability to function

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