Social Security Disability and the Digestive System
Many people who are struggling to maintain work are suffering from problems with their digestive system. Sometimes they are unable to do any work, and sometimes they are unable to sustain work. Social Security Disability considers a multitude of disorders including...
Will Social Security Ever Return To Their Office?
During the Covid 19 pandemic, teleconferencing has become the standard operating procedure. Attorney’s are used to having to make modifications, but claimants are having a hard time adjusting to the change. Many claimants have no way to send in documents, need hand...
Social Security Disability and Wait Time, Death, and Bankruptcy
Most people who interact with the federal government are aware of the slow processing times for applications and decisions. What may not be considered is the drastic impact on the people applying for benefits and the general public as a whole. Individuals who suffer...
Social Security Disability and Respiratory Disorders
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits with a respiratory disorder can often be time consuming and frustrating. The Social Security Administration has several listings that qualify for disability benefits. A few examples would be, chronic obstructive...
Hiring a Lawyer to Handle Your Disability Claim
Many people don’t know how to get started when hiring a lawyer to assist them with their Social Security Disability case. They don’t know how the fee structure works for attorneys. They are not sure what to bring to an appointment. Overall, many people are intimidated...
Could a Small Estate Affidavit be Right for Me?
Many people are trying to avoid probate when dealing with the estate of a recently lost loved one. One tool we use to avoid probate is a document called a small estate affidavit. In Illinois, under the Probate Act of 1975 755 ILCS 5/. An individual can present this...USCIS Budget Shortfall and the Impact on Applicants
USCIS is different than some other agencies, in that the agency self-finances though petition fees that they process. USCIS has requested $1.2 billion dollars in emergency funding from congress to cover their expenses over a two-year period. In an effort to reduce...
When Will the Legal Community Return To Normal?
Both attorneys and clients have reached the boiling point with their government’s failed response regarding the dismal shutdown of our courts, agencies, and municipalities. Obviously, during a pandemic there will be changes in the way some systems operate. This does...
Increase the chance of success of your social security claim
There are two separate programs that individuals can apply for. The first is Social Security Disability (SSD). This type of benefit plan is for those who are unable to maintain gainful employment because of some disabling condition.
