Chicago, IL Social Security Disability Blog

Chicago Social Security Disability Blog
Nash Disability Law keeps you connected to the latest news and information on Social Security Disability.

Social Security Staff Cuts Have Harmed Service Delivery in Every State

June 29, 2026

Since taking charge of the federal government a year and half ago, the Trump Administration has booted out more than 8,000 Social Security workers, according to data from the Office of Personnel Management of the federal government. Currently the Social Security Administration has fewer employees than at any time since 1967 (nearly 60 years ago)

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Does Social Security Consider Obesity an Impairment?

June 29, 2026

Obesity, by itself, is not listed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as an impairment that qualifies for Social Security disability benefits. However, the SSA does consider obesity to be a medically determinable impairment (MDI). In basic terms, an MDI is a physical or mental condition that can be established by objective medical evidence from acceptable

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Don’t Miss These Free Late Summer Events

June 29, 2026

Summer is still in full swing and the good news is that there is still time to enjoy evenings out with these late summer happenings including Chicago’s two most iconic events—the Chicago Air and Water Show and the Chicago Jazz Festival. And the best part? They are all free for everyone! The Chicago Air and

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Are You Being Plundered by Surveillance Pricing?

June 29, 2026

Imagine you are in line to purchase a new laptop computer at one of the big box retailers. You were pleased to find the laptop you wanted for only $750. However, when you look to your right you see another customer buying the exact same computer, but their price tag says $600. And to your

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