Getting denied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can feel discouraging, but it does not mean your claim is finished. Many applications are denied because the Social Security Administration thinks the medical evidence does not fully show a disability, believes you can do your previous work, or finds that other work is still possible. Denials can also happen if treatment records are incomplete, medical opinions are unclear, forms are missing, or there is not enough information about the demands of your past jobs. It is important to read the denial notice carefully and act quickly, since there are strict deadlines for appeals. I help clients figure out why their claims were denied, protect their appeal rights, and present stronger evidence showing how their medical conditions prevent them from working. Continue reading “What To Do After An SSDI Denial In Illinois”
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.