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Social Security Disability and Unemployment Compensation

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I am seeing more Social Security Judges ask claimants if they have received Unemployment payments.

Some Administrative Law Judges believe it is inconsistent to ask for unemployment compensation and Social Security Disability.

When you get unemployment you represent that you can work, and when you apply for Social Security Disability you represent that you cannot work.

This is a dilemma.

The best way to answer may be to explain that you thought you could work part time but not full time.

Or that you could have worked a job in a very limited capacity.

If you have received unemployment during the time you are claiming disability, then you need to think very carefully about this question.

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

Sex, Drugs, Alcohol and Social Security Disability

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First of all, Social Security Disability has no interest in your sex life. So no need to go there. They are interested in how your limitations affect your ability to work.

Drugs and alcohol are a different matter.

If you have alcohol problems or use street drugs, then the Social Security Judge will deny your case.

It used to be that you could be found disabled based on alcoholism or drug addiction.

Social Security changed this approach years ago.

You can still be found disabled based on the consequences of drug or alcohol use.

For instance, serious liver damage or dementia.

If you have drug or alcohol problems and are seeking Social Security Disability you must get treatment. This can be from a facility, counselor, or through Alcoholics Anonymous.

Questions about your Disability claim? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.