Getting a disability claim approved for fibromyalgia can be difficult as initial claims are often denied. Fibromyalgia claims were traditionally denied by disability claims examiners if fibromyalgia was the only diagnosis. However, due to legislation in the past few years, the criteria for a fibromyalgia claim has changed. An experienced Chicago Social Security attorney can Read More

When one or both parents qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, dependent children may qualify to receive SSDI benefits as well. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), approximately 4.3 million children in the United States receive Social Security benefits because one or both parents are either retired, deceased, or disabled. Child Eligibility Read More

Devastating illnesses can arrive at any stage of life. Even though children haven’t spent a lifetime contributing to Social Security, the agency does provide benefits to children suffering from disabling diseases and injuries ranging from cancer to blindness. The funds are paid through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program which helps parents with limited income Read More