If I win my case, how much money will I receive?
If you are found eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDIB), the amount you will receive each month is calculated based on ...Read More
How much does a Social Security Disability lawyer cost in Chicago?
When you need help getting Social Security Disability benefits, an experienced disability attorney knows exactly what to do. But you’re probably ...Read More
How long does it take to obtain my disability benefits once a claim for
benefits is filed?
When you need Social Security Disability benefits, you need them fast. Your health took a turn for the worse. You can’t work. Your income has s...Read More
Who is eligible for disability benefits from Social Security?
Sometimes disability results from a combination of health problems. Just because you can still do some things well doesn’t mean you’re ...Read More
Who decides if I am disabled and eligible for benefits?
After a Social Security disability claim is filed, the case is sent to a disability examiner. The examiner makes the initial decision on the claim....Read More
My neighbor received Social Security Disability and is not even disabled.
Why was I denied?
Most people who apply for Social Security disability benefits are, in fact, denied. You can be denied for any number of reasons, often through no f...Read More
Where is Nash Disability Law located? Do you offer telephone appointments?
We have three offices located throughout the Chicago area. We also offer telephone appointments. We encourage you to CONTACT...Read More
What does a Social Security Disability lawyer do for me?
Social Security Disability lawyers collect information and evidence, file paperwork, appeal benefit denials, represent people in front of disabilit...Read More
My doctor says I am disabled, or put me on "light duty." So why is Social Security denying my disability claim?
It is not up to your doctor to determine whether you are disabled. It is up to Social Security to make their own decision regardless of what your d...Read More
Will I receive medical insurance?
If you are awarded Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDIB), you will be eligible for Medicare coverage after a waiting period of 29 f...Read More
I'm interested in talking with Nash Disability Law. What should I do next?
Call Nash Disability Law today! Whether you’ve already begun the application process or are still thinking of applying, Nash Disability wants...Read More
Do You Need a Lawyer for Disability Benefits?
Having a disability lawyer has advantages when you’re applying for SSDI or SSI benefits or appealing a denied cla...Read More
When should I contact an attorney about representation? Should I wait until my hearing is scheduled?
Contact an attorney as soon as possible. Don’t wait until your hearing is scheduled. It may be too late for an attorney to gather the proper ...Read More
I have a mental illness. Am I eligible for Social Security disability benefits?
Yes, mental illness is a frequently used basis for getting Social Security disability benefits.
Unfortunately it is still not uncommon for m...Read More
Social Security said that I would be able to return to work. Should I wait to see if my health improves or should I appeal?
Don’t wait to see if your health improves. You have a limited time to appeal from your initial denial. CONTACT THE EXP...Read More
How can I improve my chances of winning disability?
When your health forces you out of work—and you worry how you’ll pay your bills without a steady income—Social Security Disability (SSD) bene...Read More
How should I choose a disability lawyer?
Choosing the right disability representative can be the biggest decision you make in this process. Let us help guide you.
...Read MoreWhen Can I Get SSDI Back Pay?
When you eventually get approved for disability benefits, you’ll also get back pay to make up for the time you spent waiting.
...Read MoreHow Much Does Social Security Disability Pay?
Your monthly checks for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are calculated based on your past earnings. It’s different for everyone, but ...Read More
When a family member dies, can spouses and children qualify for their Social Security benefits?
When a family member dies, Social Security Disability benefits can be available for spouses or children with disabilities.
...Read MoreCan I get disability benefits faster as a “dire need” case because of financial stress?
Social Security recognizes extreme financial hardship and sometimes speeds up cases for “dire need.” But your situation must truly be extreme.<...Read More
Are there any medical conditions that automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability?
Some health problems have a clearer path to winning Social Security Disability benefits than others. Nothing is ever completely automatic.
...Read MoreWhat should I do first if I’m denied Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you’re denied Social Security Disability benefits,you should appeal the decision.
...Read MoreWhy Should I Work with a Local, Chicago Disability Lawyer?
Local clinics, local Social Security offices, and your experiences in local jobs all are part of your SSD claim, so get a local lawyer.
...Read MoreHow Does “Substantial Gainful Activity” Affect a Disability Claim?
Substantial gainful activity (SGA) is a measure of how much you can work and still get disability benefits.
...Read MoreWhat Is “Residual Functional Capacity” in a Disability Claim?
Residual functional capacity (RFC) is what Social Security Disability uses to decide if your everyday abilities sti...Read More
How Many Social Security Work Credits Do You Need to Qualify for Disability?
To be covered by Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have worked a certain amount in recent years...Read More