Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability- It Takes Forever

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Social Security Disability seems like it takes forever to get through it and it seems to be getting longer.

Some common questions about the disability process.

Can we just skip to the hearing level?

No, Social Security will not allow this. You must apply and go through 2 levels of review before you reach a hearing with a judge.

Are there some type of temporary benefits while I wait?

Not from Social Security. However, some states have assistance programs if you meet certain qualifications.

Why does it take over 2 years to get to a hearing?

Many, many people are applying and not very many workers are reviewing the cases is the simple answer.

Can I cut to the front of the line?

If you can prove you have lost your house, you are homeless, or are close to death then you may be able to jump in front of the line for a hearing.

Why are there so many people on disability who look like they can work?

People will probably say the same thing about you if you get on disability. Only by reviewing your medical records can someone tell if you are disabled.

Is there any good news?

The Central Illinois hearing office is hiring 3 new judges. Hopefully this will move cases at a faster pace.

More questions? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Social Security Q&A: Can I Return to Work and Keep Disability Benefits? | Valley News

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Question: I have been collecting disability benefits for a few years, but I’m getting healthy enough to work again. Can

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You can also work part time and continue to receive Social Security Disability benefits. However, you must follow the rules and report your work to Social Security.

Social Security Disability and Your Attitude

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When you go to a Social Security Disability hearing you will testify before a Judge who will decide whether or not you are disabled.

The Judge has a lot of power in these situations.

You can appeal if you are denied, but you do not want to have to appeal.

It is important to remember that if you make the Judge angry it will be that much harder to win your case.

Judges are human too. So make sure that you are polite and answer the questions the Judge asks in a complete manner.

In Social Security Disability cases the Judge will ask you many questions. You need to make sure that you understand the questions and why the Judge is asking the question.

You can sense when a Judge is becoming frustrated with your answers. It is usually because a person is speaking to the Judge in an angry manner,
or not answering the question asked, or exaggerating.

You must be prepared to give a true, respectful, and clear picture of your problems and how they keep you from working.

You must not go into a disability hearing on your own.

It is important to have an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer guide you from the beginning.

It makes no sense to go into battle without all the weapons possible.

Questions? Call for a free consultation with Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Bright future: Pontiac program buys business for disabled workers

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PONTIAC — For the clients at Futures Unlimited, a program for people with developmental disabilities, Fridays are extra special. “It’s my ‘soda’ day,” said Linda Kearns. “That’s because it’s payday.

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Great idea. Futures Unlimited has been in Pontiac for a number of years to assist people with disabilities.

 

Social Security Disability and Proof of Disability

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Quick example and good reminder of the importance of telling your doctor about your problems.

While in a Social Security Disability hearing recently the Judge was asking the claimant to explain his problems.

The claimant said that his leg would swell after walking for a while and he had to sit down and elevate it.

The person had explained this to his doctor several times and it showed up in his records that he needed to elevate his leg to deal with the swelling.

This was enough for the Judge to rule in his favor and he won his case.

Your testimony at the hearing is important because it allows the Judge to see you and have you explain your daily activities, however it must be backed up with your medical records detailing your complaints, restrictions and limitations.

You never know when what you tell your doctor months earlier will help you win your disability case.

Questions about Social Security Disability. Call for a free appointment with Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.