Military veterans and their families made enormous sacrifices for our country. A military member who suffered an injury, illness, or other medical impairment while on active duty or who suffered the worsening of an already existing medical condition while on active duty can file for veterans disability compensation (VA disability benefits).
You may be entitled to receive Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, many people struggle to get monthly benefits. According to data provided by the Social Security Office of Retirement and Disability Policy, only 25% of initial disability claims are approved by the SSA. Disability benefits can be denied for many reasons. In this article, our Chicago metro social Security disability lawyer highlights five of the most common reasons why SSDI and SSI disability claims are denied. (more…)
Are you a veteran with a service-connected disability and an “other than dishonorable” discharge from the military? If so, you may be entitled to tax-free disability compensation in the form of a monthly payment. This raises an important question: How much do disabled veterans get in monthly benefits? The answer depends on a number of different factors. Harold W. Conick, our Chicago VA disability attorney explains how VA disability benefits are calculated. (more…)
A disabled child or an adult with a childhood disease/impairment may be able to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Most often, child disability claims fall under Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Though, some adults with childhood diseases may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSSI). In this article, Harold W. Conick – our Illinois Social Security disability lawyer, explains the key things you need to know about qualifying for disability benefits for a childhood disease or disability.
