Frustration over backlog of Social Security disability appeals – www.ktnv.com.
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Yes, it is terrible to have to wait so long to learn whether or not you are eligible for disability benefits. Something should be done right away to fix this problem.
Social Security disability benefits set to run short in late 2016 – City & Region – The Buffalo News.
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Here we go again. Blaming judges who find people disabled.
The solution will not be easy, however it does help to demonize people who are legitimately disabled.
Wait for Social Security disability benefits can be years long – The Orange County Register.
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The sad part is that the waiting time is getting longer.
Many claims and not enough Social Security employees to process them.
There are times when you may be able to file for Illinois Workers’ Compensation and apply for Social Security Disability at the same time.
With most work injuries you are able to get your medical treatment, get back to work, and get your settlement.
And sometimes the condition that prevents you from working has nothing to do with a work injury.
However, in some cases you suffer a work injury and are unable to return to your past work or any other type of work.
When this happens you have the option of filing for Workers’ Compensation and applying for Social Security Disability.
You must be careful that when you reach a settlement for your Workers’ Compensation claim that you include language to protect yourself to the fullest extent possible regarding Social Security’s offset against Work Comp payments and future medical needs. You should contact an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer to make sure that this is done correctly.
Filing a Workers’ Compensation claim must be done in a particular way. This should also be reviewed by an experienced Illinois Work Comp attorney.
You may file a Social Security Disability application online. It is recommended that you ask an experienced Illinois Social Security Disability lawyer to help file the application. You must be careful in the way you complete the disability application and when you answer questions Social Security asks you regarding your condition and your past work.
When you have a serious injury that is keeping you from working make sure that have an experienced lawyer help you with both applications.
Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney and Work Comp Lawyer Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371 to discuss these important matters.
Bipartisan bill to widen federal help for disabled.
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Important changes to help those who are receiving SSI or Social Security Disability benefits.