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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Articles about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) from Nash Disability Law in Chicago. We help Chicago people win disability benefits,

How Incarceration Affects Disability Benefits

October 26, 2026

There are times when a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits may be sentenced to jail or prison for a criminal offense. This will have an impact on that individual’s SSDI and SSI benefits as well as Medicare and Medicaid benefits. If you are about to be incarcerated, the first thing you should do is

Does Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Qualify You for Disability Benefits?

October 26, 2026

Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome, is a severe neurological and biological disease. It is a complex and long-lasting illness marked by wide-ranging symptoms such as cognitive impairment (brain fog), sleep disturbances, muscle and joint pain, and severe fatigue (even after minor physical or mental activity) that doesn’t improve with rest. Myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic

Can You Work During a Disability Claim? – Myths vs. Facts

August 4, 2026

Going for a year or more without working due to a health problem can be financially difficult for anybody. Your bills don’t stop coming even if you are unable to work. So, you may wonder, “Should I try to work while I wait for a decision on my disability claim because I need some money

I’ve Been Sick My Whole Life. How Could Social Security Deny My Claim?

October 4, 2025

We’ve said it many times, but it still bears repeating: the road to winning Social Security Disability benefits is long and difficult to navigate. In Illinois, the denial rate for initial disability claims hovers between 60% to 70%. It is especially discouraging to be denied disability benefits when you have been dealing with an illness

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