Blindness is one of the most debilitating conditions that a person can experience. Because the loss of vision can be so disruptive, the Social Security Administration has two programs that provide income benefits for its victims: Social Security Disability Income...
Year: 2016
Explaining Supplemental Security Income
The Social Security Administration runs three programs that provide income assistance for qualifying persons and families. Most people in southern California are familiar with Social Security income and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, but the...
How is a Social Security disability claim processed?
Many people in Southern California seek Social Security Disability Insurance benefits every year, yet the nature of the review and decision process remains hidden behind a curtain of complex federal regulations. An understanding of this process can benefit every...
Are SSD benefits available for bipolar disorder?
The Social Security Administration's (SSA) disability insurance program includes benefits for many kinds of disabilities, including those caused by mental illness. In this post, we will review the federal regulations that govern Social Security disability benefits for...
How do I file an appeal from a denial of SSD benefits?
As many people in Southern California have learned, many applications for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are initially denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA.) In this post, we will summarize the various kinds of appeals that can be made from a...
Can a person get SSDI benefits for PTSD?
Most Californians have heard of "post traumatic stress disorder," or its short form "PTSD." In its most extreme forms, PTSD can have a severely disruptive effect on a person's life and can limit or interfere with an individual's ability to work. Social Security...
Differences between disability benefits and workers compensation
When a California worker suffers an illness or injury it can be difficult for him to earn an income. His ailment may prevent him from going to work and performing the tasks on which his wages depend. Both workers' compensation and Social Security disability benefits...
Compassionate allowances and the Social Security benefits process
The process of determining if a California resident qualifies for Social Security disability benefits can be lengthy. This is unfortunate for all individuals who require support to live their lives in the wake of their injuries and illnesses. However, the Social...
What is the SSDI definition of “disability”?
Most people in the San Diego area are aware that they can receive benefits from the Social Security Administration, but they are unsure about the exact definition of "disability.' In this post, we will review the definitions of "disabled" and "disability" that are...
Proving a social security disability claim
Many people in the San Diego area have illnesses or injuries that prevent them from working, and most persons in this group are aware that they may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process for obtaining an award of social...