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...
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...
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...
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...
Many Californians inaccurately believe that Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are easy to receive. After all, one need only prove that he or she meets the Social Security Administration's definition of disabled, satisfy work requirements, and prove that the...
Californians who have suffered a disability know the challenges they can face when their injury or illness renders them unable to work. Sure, these individuals may have extensive physical pain as well as physical limitations, but for many people with disabilities the...
Loss of a limb is a catastrophic event, regardless of the cause. Many people in Southern California who have suffered amputations if they can obtain Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits. This post will review the essential requirements for proving the...
Most people in Southern California who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits do not stop to consider an unpleasant outcome: will the benefits ever be terminated? The answer is "maybe." The Social Security Administration has strict requirements for...
Chronic kidney disease afflicts many people in southern California. If the disease seriously interferes with the patient's ability to perform the ordinary functions of his or her employment, the patient may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance...
Many people in Southern California suffer from a variety of mental disorders that manifest themselves as periods of intense anxiety that raise emotional barriers that interfere with working and social functioning. The Social Security Administration has adopted...