A physical or cognitive disability that suddenly leaves a normally productive California resident unable to go to work, complete routine tasks or become unable to take care of other family members can be emotionally frustrating. Not to mention, it is also financially...
Year: 2018
What is the TTW program?
When a health issue takes a California resident out of the workforce, many people mistakenly believe the disabled individual is enjoying their time away from work while receiving Social Security Disability benefits. However, nothing is further from the truth-without a...
Important facts about Social Security disability
An unexpected disability can end the ability to earn income and pay for living expenses. To help, Social Security grants benefits under its Social Security disability program to eligible claimants. Those seeking or receiving this financial assistance should know basis...
What are common myths about SSD?
When applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is important to know what to expect from the process. This can help prepare applicants for what might be a long road. Though it seems like everyone's SSD application is denied, this is not the case. That...
What are technical reasons my SSD claim was denied?
When applying for Social Security Disability benefits, many people focus on the medical aspect of the application and make sure that there are no mistakes in that. While that's very important, as medical ineligibility is a common reason SSD benefits are denied in the...
Call an experienced lawyer for help in SSD benefits process
It can be extremely frustrating for formerly active and independent California residents to suddenly be out of the workforce and dependent on everyone else for their basic needs due to a sudden injury or ailment that has rendered them incapable of working. It is also...
Why is the SSA taking so long to pick up my phone call?
Asking for help may be difficult for California residents who have spent their lives working hard to remain financially independent but suddenly find themselves unable to work due to a disabling condition. Getting them to file for Social Security Disability benefits...
Back pain and qualifying for SSD
It may come as no surprise to California residents that back pain is a common ailment across the country. In fact, back pain is one of the most common reasons for Social Security Disability applications and also commonly refused because intermittent or moderate back...
Memory loss and qualifying for SSD benefits
As California residents age, their brain and body undergo changes, and becoming forgetful is also one of the aspects that comes along with age. However, there is a difference between simply forgetting where one's keys are and not remembering what happened a couple of...
How has qualifying for SSD benefits changed in 2018?
Understanding the Social Security Disability eligibility requirements is complicated enough one time around-when the criteria changes on an almost daily basis, it can be frustrating. However, as daunting as it is, it is essential to know how these changes will affect...