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After many years of extensive experience as Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) lawyers, specializing in helping disabled residents of Northern Indiana and the Chicago metro area, we know that many new clients have similar questions. At Scully Disability Law Office, we want every client to fully understand their own SSD benefits and how they […]

According to the Social Security Administration, slightly more than 7.9 million disabled workers receive an average of $1,280.98 a month in disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. This is in addition to the almost 4.2 million disabled or blind adults and children who receive a Social Security disability benefit through the Supplemental […]

Qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) benefits means you met the government’s definition of a disabled worker because you suffer from any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that prevents you from performing a substantial gainful activity, what they call an “SGA.” What is an SGA? — The SGA is a monthly income […]

If you are disabled or blind, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits provided you also meet financial requirements established for the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs administered by the Social Security Administration. The amount that you may be eligible to receive each month in benefits depends on the program […]

Waiting for a decision on a Social Security disability claim can be excruciating for someone experiencing financial pressures from being unable to work because of a disability. It is only natural to be anxious and want to know the status of your application or appeal. Checking on the status of your claim does more than […]

The vast majority of initial claims for disability benefits through either of the two programs administered by Social Security receive a denial notice. Should yours be one of an average of 21% of initial applications that are approved, maintaining eligibility can be challenging given the complex regulations and rules governing Social Security disability benefits. The […]

A child who is blind or disabled may qualify for Social Security disability through the Supplemental Security Income program administered by the Social Security Administration. Because it is a needs-based program, a child must meet income limits for SSD to qualify for benefits. Federal law and regulations allow Social Security to also take into consideration […]

What you own in the way of assets and other financial resources, including money on deposit in the bank, may affect your ability to qualify for or continue to receive Social Security disability benefits. It really depends on the source of the disability benefits. The Social Security Administration has two distinct disability programs that pay […]

Two programs administered by Social Security offer assistance to people struggling to meet the financial challenges caused by being unable to work and earn a living because of a disability. If you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, you receive cash payments each month. Meeting the requirements to qualify for benefits […]