Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits in Aurora, IL requires you to prove to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you have suffered an injury which has rendered you unable to achieve gainful employment for at least twelve months. The SSA classifies gainful employment as any job in which you are able to earn at least $1,550 per month. When determining your eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits in Aurora, the SSA will determine not only whether your medical or mental condition keeps you from performing the duties of your past job, but also whether your condition would keep you from securing work in another field.
The application and review process for receiving Social Security Disability benefits can be lengthy. In the state of Illinois, only about 29% of initial Social Security Disability claims are awarded, with less than 10% of appeals being won. Your Aurora Social Security Disability case will rely heavily on your ability to produce sound medical evidence that your injury qualifies as a disability under the Social Security Act. If you apply for SSD benefits and your application is denied, you do have the right to request a reconsideration of your case. If your appeal is also denied, you can request that your Aurora Social Security Disability case be brought before an administrative law judge (ALJ) at the Oakbrook hearing office. In fourth quarter of 2011, 56.2% of all Social Security Disability cases that went before an Oakbrook ALJ were awarded.
Aurora Health Resources
Because your medical records play such a significant role in determining if you qualify for Aurora Social Security Disability benefits, it is extremely important that you are getting regular medical attention to document your condition. In the event you are uninsured or underinsured and in need of information on free and reduced-cost health care, there are health resources in Aurora to assist you.
Provena Medical Group
444 N Eola Rd # 110
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 499-8758
Community Health Partnership of Illinois
157 South Lincoln, Suite L
Aurora, IL, 60505
(630) 859-0015
Immediate Care Naperville
1301 S. Route 59
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 236-0900
Visiting Nurse Association Health Center
1245 Corporate Boulevard 5th Floor
Aurora, IL, 60504
(630) 566-4965
Aurora Mental Health Resources
If your injury is the result of a mental illness that keeps you from being able to perform the essential duties of a job, you may qualify for Aurora Social Security Disability benefits. You must get care from a licensed mental health professional. For a list of mental health resources in Aurora, contact the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Provena Health
1325 N. Highland Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 859-2222
Naperville Clinical Services
2272 W 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 409-9700
Aurora Supplemental Social Security Benefits
The state of Illinois administers and pays supplemental SSD benefits to individuals approved for federal benefits under either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You may qualify to receive state benefits in addition to what you receive from the federal government. Currently, the Federal social security disability benefit rate is $943 for an independent individual and $1,415 for a couple. To apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) contact the Aurora Social Security office.
When to Find a Aurora Social Security Disability Attorney
The Oakbrook hearing office that oversees second appeal decisions for Aurora Social Security Disability cases currently has an average processing time of 386 days per case. You have the right to hire an attorney at any point during the determination process. More often than not, people don’t seek professional counsel until after their disability claim has been denied.
To improve the chances of winning your disability claim, it may be beneficial for you to hire an Aurora social security disability attorney. Many attorneys will only charge a fee if they win your case. If your attorney wins, a standard fee of 25% of your award is collected from past due benefits or through a fee petition. The maximum an attorney can collect is $6,000. If you are interested in obtaining an evaluation of your Social Security Disability case, click the "Free Disability Evaluation" link at the top of the page for your free case evaluation or to get more information about hiring an Aurora disability attorney.
