The sudden onset of an injury or illness can turn your life upside down. You might have to flip the bill for unexpected medical expenses, find yourself subjected to physical pain and suffering and your emotional wellbeing may take a hit. When one of these conditions...
Year: 2017
We help get the SSD benefits application right the first time
California residents, like other residents across the country, are hard working individuals who probably would like to keep working until they are physically unable to do so anymore. They take pride in their work and the ability to provide for themselves. Which is...
Know the requirements for requesting supplemental security income
The Social Security Administration is responsible for administering a variety of government benefits programs, one of which involves supplemental security income. Supplemental security income may be available to San Diego residents who have limited incomes and who...
Understanding substantial gainful activity
Eligibility for Social Security benefits depends upon two things - a medical condition that lasts more than 12 months and an inability to complete work. Understanding what is meant by an inability to work is very important because if the person reviewing the...
SSD benefits and genetic photosensitivity disorders
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits to Americans who can show that they are disabled, unable to work on account of that disability, and meet other federal requirements. In an attempt to help individuals assess...
Trump’s proposed budget cuts deep into SSD benefits
Millions of poor and disabled Americans rely on Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in order to make ends meet. These individuals, many of whom have suffered a serious disabling injury or illness, are unable to work due to their...
Californians facing disability are not alone
Californians who have been rendered unable to work due to a disabling injury or illness can find themselves is a tough position. On one hand, they need money to survive. On the other hand, they may feel uneasy about turning to what many consider an entitlement program...
Military members and veterans may qualify for SSD benefits
As a city with a military base, San Diego residents know that the brave men and women in our nation's armed forces put their lives on the line to protect not only our country, our freedom, and our democratic rights, but those of others, too. The least we can do to pay...
We fight for those whose SSD claims have been denied
Our last blog post discussed the Social Security Disability (SSD) reevaluation process. Being prepared to enter this process is critical, as the outcome could drastically affect your benefits. If the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines that your disability...
The SSD claim reevaluation process
Successfully claiming Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a long, drawn-out battle. Initial claims are often denied, and appealing a claim oftentimes requires close attention to detail, strong legal arguments, and patience. Although recovering these...