All posts by Lawrence Mabes

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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.

Has Your Child Qualified for SSI? Here’s What You Need to Do Now to Protect Their Benefits.

It’s September, which means it’s back to school time. And if your child has a disability which qualifies them for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it’s time to update their IEP (Individualized Education Plan).  Additionally, you may need your child’s teacher to complete a questionnaire about their challenges at school. While completing these forms does

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Social Security Launches New Conversational Approach for Filling Out Forms

Earlier this summer, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updated its online digital services with new webforms which allow users to use plain language and step-by-step digital prompts to make filing for benefits and managing them easier. With this new AI-driven approach, the SSA says, “form items will be presented as questions to the customer in

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Can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) refers to a broad constellation of symptoms and changes in anatomy related to abnormal function of the pelvic floor musculature. This condition can cause acute chronic pain, bladder or bowel incontinence, and even lead to an inability to sit or stand for an appreciable length of time. Pelvic floor issues are significantly

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