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Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Older Workers And Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlements
By Mike Helfand
Unique factors for older injured workers in determining what your case is worth in Illinois for a workers compensation claim. How to protect your social security and Medicare rights.
CCN Mexico Report™
Mexico Implements New Deadline to Comply with INFONAVIT Obligations
On September 11, 2025 the Mexican Institute of the National Housing Fund for Workers (“INFONAVIT”) published on its official website a notice announcing the extension of the deadline for implementing…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Social Security and the Shutdown
By Gordon Gates
Social Security field offices, hearing offices, and the Appeals Council are all operating during the shutdown. Those staffing Social Security offices are not receiving their paychecks during the shutdown. However,…
Bill Madden's Blog
Medical: Compensation and social security benefits dispute – whether special circumstances.
By Bill Madden
YDSJ and Secretary, Department of Social Services (Social security second review) [2025] ARTA 1913 (Link to JADE) Ms YDSJ settled a common law medical negligence claim for $1.17 million in…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Problems with Electronic Records Express?
By Gordon Gates
Social Security uses an electronic claim file for its disability claims. Representatives can upload records, forms, and correspondence directly into the file. It is a terrific system, and is appreciated…
NY Disability Law Blog
When Should You Apply for SSDI After a Work Injury? A Timeline Overview
Were you injured at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim? You most likely received benefits to cover your injuries and a financial lifeline while you recovered. However, these benefits…
Don't Mess With Taxes
‘You Earned It, You Keep It’ bill would end all
‘You Earned It, You Keep It’ bill would end all income tax on Social Security benefits Tuesday, September 09, 2025 Taxes on Social Security benefits are just one of the…
PrawfsBlawg
NYTimes Oped Unintntionally Reveals Everything You Need to Know about Republicans
Main Thursday, August 21, 2025NYTimes Oped Unintntionally Reveals Everything You Need to Know about RepublicansYou don’t really need to read past the headline – “I’m Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Disability claims are spending months and months at Staging at DDS
By Gordon Gates
Once the field office processes an initial claim for Social Security disability or SSI, the claim gets sent to DDS for a determination. DDS assigns a disability adjudicator who manages…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Avoid Tech Drama: Use Microsoft Teams with Your Client Before the Hearing
By Gordon Gates
Social Security disability hearings are often held by video, using Microsoft Teams. While the shift to video hearings has improved scheduling flexibility and allowed many cases to move forward without…