As an Illinois disability attorney, I speak with many clients who have spent years working in freelance, contract, or app-based jobs. The growth of the gig economy has allowed many people in Illinois to earn a living on their own terms. However, when a serious illness or injury prevents them from working, they often run into problems when applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unlike traditional employees, gig workers face unique challenges with eligibility and documentation. If you’re a freelancer trying to apply for SSD in Illinois, you need to understand how your work history affects your case—and how to protect your rights.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides financial protection to people who have qualifying disabilities. If your disability or medical condition improves, you may want to consider going back to the workplace. This raises an important question: Will I automatically lose my Social Security disability benefits if I return to work? The answer is ‘it depends’ — in some cases, you may be eligible for a trial work period. In this post, attorney 
Before you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, the SSA must determine you are no longer capable of doing the work you previously did and that you cannot reasonably be expected to be re-trained into a new position.
Many people who suffer from a chronic ailment believe their illness will not be covered under the disability program offered by Social Security Administration (SSA). 
The Social Security Disability and the Veterans Disability Benefits are two different types of benefits suited to different individuals. The SSD or SSDI is a program designed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSD and VA are completely different programs, which will be further explained.