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Administrative Law Judges and Your Social Security Disability Case

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When the  Administrative Law Judge in Social Security Disability cases is doing her job in the right way she is fair.

I have seen times when the Judge does not her job in the right way. You need to think about this if you do not use a lawyer.

The Judge is a lawyer. Many Judges subconsciously treat you better if you have a lawyer. The Judge understands that the case will be more likely appealed if there is a lawyer involved.

The Judge thinks the case is better developed and you are better prepared if you have a lawyer.

The Judge has to more careful with his questions to the vocational expert if you have a lawyer.

The Judge takes it for granted that you do not understand the rules and law that apply to Social Security Disability.

Questions about your Social Security Disability case and the Judge? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Disabilities Expo

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Last night was the Disabilities Expo put on by Access Allies of Bloomington Normal. It was another great event. Thanks, Chris!

The weather did not cooperate but it was good to see the people who came out and to have so many exhibitors who provide important services to the community.

If you were unable to attend be sure to call me, Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371, if you have questions about Children’s SSI or Social Security Disability.

Let me know if there are any other fairs in the Central Illinois area. I will be glad to attend and talk with you about Social Security Disability.

Bloomington, Illinois Disabilities Expo Returns

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The Disabilities Expo returns to Bloomington, Illinois for the second annual event on October 23, 2008.

I know it is early, but Access Allies has announced the date so I wanted to let everyone know before their calendars filled up.

It is a fun evening of learning, meeting others and discussing the different organizations, providers and vendors who provide services to adults, parents and children in Central Illinois.

I will remind everyone as we get closer to the date. Any questions call me or check out the www.accessallies.org website. Just click on the link on this page.

Autism

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Children with autism may be eligible for disability through Social Security. The program for children is called Supplemental Security Income or SSI. 

If the child’s autism is extreme enough to limit her in one category, or is what is termed “marked” in two categories, then the child is considered disabled.  However, if the parents earn too much money the child will not be paid SSI even if disabled. 

Social Security judges look at the  limitations the disease or condition causes in determining disability. They do not make decisions based on diagnosis alone. For example, a child with autism may be considered not disabled, while another child with asthma may found disabled.

Please call Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371 with your questions about Social Security Disability for adults and children.