California residents may not be aware that a person can receive Social Security Disability benefits based on their spouse's or ex-spouse's work history. When are these benefits payable to the spouse?According to the Social Security Administration, these SSD benefits...
Many times people feel that the system is working against them-paperwork for federal programs seems never-ending and complicated and it is commonly accepted that most people are rejected when they file for Social Security Disability benefits for the first time. When...
Most forms of injuries have a significant impact on the person suffering from the injury and often limit their ability to function normally as they recover. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be even more traumatic as it prevents a person from not only being unable...
For those receiving Social Security Disability benefits and those intending to apply for them in 2018, October is a month of reckoning. The Social Security Disability Administration often changes the federal regulations around SSD benefits around the middle of the...
It is an unfortunate fact of life that people witness traumatic events on a daily basis-a situation that causes extreme stress, helplessness or fear within the person viewing the event. Many people recover from this trauma over time, but a number of people experience...
When a San Diego resident files a claim for Social Security disability benefits based on a medical or mental disease or disorder they must substantiate their claim with evidence. They may have to submit to evaluation in order to prove that their condition prevents...
If you've suddenly found your life turned upside-down, where everyday tasks have become difficult or impossible and you're unable to work, then you are likely living with some sort of disability. Learning to live with a disability can be tough, especially since we...
Social Security disability benefits can provide a financial life raft to those who are unable to work on account of a debilitating injury or illness. That being said, not everyone who thinks they are disabled will be deemed worthy of benefits. This is because the...
Living with a disability is a challenge in itself; however, seeking benefits to ease a person's life can also be a struggle. Putting together a successful Social Security disability claim can take time. Of course, some of this time is spent building an initial claim...
Californians who have suffered a debilitating injury or illness need to fully understand the legal options available to them. After all, financial relief may be available to those living with a disability; however, only after successfully applying for Social Security...