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How Long will my Social Security Disability Case take?

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One of the most common questions in Social Security Disability is how long will it take.

It really depends on the part of the country where you live. In Illinois, particularly Peoria, Bloomington, Pontiac, Springfield, Decatur and Champaign, it takes about one year from the time you Request a Hearing. This works out to be around 18 months from filing your application to the hearing date. The time has been reduced in the last 10 months, however, it still takes too long for someone who cannot work.

Some areas close to Chicago, and in Southern Illinois may be able to have a hearing earlier than this.

Circumstances, such as evictions, or no income in the household can result in an expedited hearing.

The large number of people filing for Social Security Disability and the limited number of judges and Social Security staff have resulted in long delays through out the country.

Questions about your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to call me. Ask for Dirk.

Social Security Disability and Leg and Knee Problems

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Social Security Disability can be awarded for leg and knee problems.

For instance, severe fractures and knee surgeries can cause a person to have use a cane, walker or wheelchair. This may limit you to a sit down job, or no job at all. Depending on the circumstances even a sit down job may result in you being found disabled.

Severe leg and knee injuries can cause extreme and chronic pain. This can prevent you from working.

Severe leg and knee problems in combination with other problems will also help you in being found disabled.

The most important factor in Social Security Disability are the limitations you experience. Such as how long you can stand, sit, walk or lift.
Serious leg and knee problems can affect all these areas.

Questions about Social Security Disability and your leg and knee conditions? Call Illinois Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Nervous?

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How do you overcome nerves at your Social Security Disability Hearing?

The best way is know what is going to happen at your hearing and be prepared.

In other words, do you know physical set up of the hearing site?

Do you know the questions the Judge will ask you and why?

Do you know the questions the Judge will ask the Vocational Expert and why?

Are your medical records up to date?

Does your Doctor support your Social Security Disability Case?

Why be nervous? Please feel free to call me to discuss what will happen at your Social Security Disability hearing.

Social Security and Multiple Sclerosis

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If you suffer from MS you certainly may be eligible for Social Security Disability.

With symptoms such as numbness and weakness in your limbs, tingling and pain, blurred vision, tremors, unsteady gait, fatigue or dizziness you will be limited in your activities.

The key will be whether Social Security thinks your symptoms keep you from working on a full time basis.

For example, unsteady gait and dizziness may keep you from standing or walking most of the day but you may be able to work a sit down job. If you also have tremors of the arms and hands it may keep you from using them. This will most likely prevent you from doing any job.

Questions about MS or other limitations and how Social Security Disability looks at them? Please feel free to call me Illinois Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Arm and Hand Problems and Social Security Disability

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When you have problems that limit the use of your arms and hands this is very important for your Social Security Disability.

The reason is that Social Security is concerned with the limitations you have because of your condition.

The kinds of jobs you can perform are the key to Social Security Disability.

When you have severe conditions that limit the use of your hands and arms occasionally throughout the day, then this reduces the number of jobs you can perform. In fact, there are only a couple of sedentary jobs that do not require frequent use of the hands and arms.

If your condition keeps you from using your hands and arms at all on the job, then there are very few jobs available at all exertion levels.

Feel free to contact me with questions about how your condition may affect your chances for Social Security Disability.