Who Is Eligible For Supplemental Security Income Benefits? Supplemental Security Income is one of the programs administered through the Social Security Administration providing financial relief for individuals who are blind or disabled and with limited income and financial resources. What you may not realize about SSI, is that anyone who is 65 years of age […]
Social Security disability benefits are there to ease financial hardship caused by being disabled and unable to work. It frequently happens that someone qualifying for SSD also may be eligible for benefits through a workers’ compensation system. Should this happen to you, it is important that you know how workers’ compensation benefits and, more specifically, […]
One thing you can count on when applying for Social Security disability benefits is hearing stories from friends and relatives about how incredibly long you must wait before receiving benefits. The truth is that it can take quite a while to go through the application review process before being approved for benefits, but there are […]
FREE DISABILITY CLAIM EVALUATION ONLINE If I am not already a Scully Disability Law client, I agree that by contacting you that no client-attorney relationship has yet been established.* Find out if you qualify for Disability Benefits Now! If you are a NW Indiana or Chicago resident and unable to work, you may be eligible […]
Some people seeking help with disability claims are hesitant to contact an attorney because they think they can’t afford one. If that’s holding you back, relax! Unlike other areas of law where attorneys charge $200 per hour, those handling Social Security Disability cases don’t charge AT ALL until a client is awarded benefits. It may […]
We get this question all the time from clients wanting to know why they haven’t heard anything in months about their Social Security Disability claim. The answer? Backlog. Not in our office, but in hearing offices across the country that are inundated with claimants appealing denials and requesting hearings. The SSA web site, ssa.gov, publishes […]
Awareness of mental illness has come a long way, but it can still be tough to prove it’s a disabling condition, at least according to Social Security criteria. In our practice, we often hear statements like, “My neighbor’s son got disability just because he said he was depressed (or is bipolar, or has anxiety).” While Social Security […]
Do government employees seem to speak a foreign language when you try to get information? You may be interested to know that The Center for Plain Language recently awarded the Social Security Administration top marks on how clearly it communicates with the public. That being said, we know a lot of terms used by the […]
About Scully Disability Our firm has helped NW Indiana and Chicagoland residents with their Social Security disability claims since 1984. Unlike the “big box” national disability advisor franchises you see advertised on television, Tom Scully III & Associates is a highly experienced local firm with local attorneys and local personalized service. You WILL meet with […]
Frequently Asked Questions WHERE DO I APPLY? You can file an application at any local Social Security Administration office, over the phone with a local office, or online. If you plan to file your application in person at a local office, we recommend you call to schedule an appointment. To find your local office, click […]