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

New Additions to Health Conditions List May Mean a Fast Track to Disability Benefits

October 2, 2025

Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is a challenging and long process. But applicants with certain serious life-threatening conditions need quicker decisions. In attempt to address this situation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has developed the Compassionate Allowances program for individuals with disabilities who have medical conditions that are so serious that it’s plainly obvious

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Disabled Veterans May Also Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits

August 25, 2025

Many veterans with disabilities are surprised to learn you can often qualify for VA service-connected disability benefits and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. Then they are equally surprised to learn how different the two systems are. Social Security has two disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance, which is known as SSDI, and

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Your Disability Hearing Is Scheduled—Now What?

August 4, 2025

In Illinois, nearly 70% of the initial applications for Social Security Disability benefits are denied.  When a case is denied, you have the right to appeal, and your case enters a second phase: reconsideration. Reconsideration in a disability case is the process of requesting a review of an initial denial of Social Security Disability benefits.

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Documenting Your Symptoms Early Will Benefit Your Disability Case

June 4, 2025

The road to winning Social Security Disability benefits is long and difficult to navigate. In Illinois, nearly 70% of initial Social Security Disability applications are denied. But here’s a secret which will give you the best chance of being granted benefits: Accurate and complete medical records from doctors, clinics, and hospitals are essential to prove

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