It’s no secret that the environment in which you live can have a profound effect on your overall health and well-being. But can your living arrangements affect the outcome of your disability claim? The short answer is yes.
Your eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits depends largely on whether you are able to work. To determine if you are able to work, the SSA will evaluate your physical and mental health, as well as your ability to perform basic daily activities.
If you live alone, the SSA will want to know if you are able to care for yourself on a daily basis. This includes things like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the restroom. If you are unable to perform these basic activities, the SSA is likely to approve your disability claim. However, they may question how you are currently living independently.
If you live with family or friends, the SSA will still want to know if you are able to care for yourself. However, they will also take into account the help that you receive from others when making a decision about your claim.
In some cases, the SSA may approve your disability claim even if you are able to care for yourself independently. This is usually the case when your condition is so severe that it prevents you from working.
If you have any questions about how your living arrangements can affect the outcome of your disability claim, you should speak with a team of Illinois disability lawyers. The right Illinois disability lawyers can help you determine how your unique circumstances may affect your claim. Contact The Law Offices of Jeffrey A Rabin & Associates, Ltd. today.
