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About Tom Nash

Tom Nash founded Nash Disability Law in 1989 after working as a staff attorney for a Social Security administrative law judge and seeing how much people struggled to get the Social Security Disability benefits they critically needed. He was determined to create a law firm that truly cared about people. The Chicago disability lawyers at Nash continue to live and work every day by the values Tom instilled in the firm.

Social Security’s 12-month Disability Requirement – How It Works

To be awarded Social Security disability benefits you must meet very specific and strict requirements imposed by the Social Security Administration. For instance, you must prove that you have one or more severe impairments which prevent you from engaging in what Social Security calls any “Substantial Gainful Activity” (working and earning more than $1,690 per month). Another key requirement

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