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About Lawrence Mabes

Lawrence Mabes is a Chicago Social Security Disability lawyer at Nash Disability Law who has helped thousands of people secure crucial benefits to stabilize their lives after health disruptions. Lawrence has taken over 1,000 cases to Social Security Disability hearings. He has served as chair of the Chicago Bar Association Social Security Law Committee. He speaks English and Spanish fluently.

Did You Lose a Job Due to Your Health? Why This May Be the Key to Winning Your Disability Claim

Losing or leaving a job due to health issues can act as key evidence for a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim because it supports your argument that you are unable to work and you are entitled to disability benefits. Proof of a job loss (and especially multiple job losses)

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

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

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