Perhaps it's because school starts up after the summer break that September is named awareness month by a number of groups devoted to raising knowledge levels on different health conditions and diseases. For instance, we're in the middle of National Atrial...
If someone were to do a poll of what is most frustrating about the process of filing a Social Security Disability claim, there's a good chance that two common problems would surface near the top of the list. As many San Diego residents know, people with disabilities...
We read newspaper and magazine articles from across the nation, as well as statements from the Social Security Administration in order to keep our San Diego readers up to date on Social Security Disability Insurance. We recently came across a letter to the editor of a...
We typically think of Social Security Disability Insurance as the most important safety net available to disabled San Diego workers, but it is even more than that. SSDI and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) both provide needed monthly income to disabled children and...
The countdown has begun. In a year's time, the nation's greatest safety net will run out of money enabling it to pay full benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance helps 11 million disabled workers and their dependents pay their bills.If Congress fails to act...
Video games can be a fun diversion. But may some such games also be able to help with the mental/emotional health of individuals who have experienced traumatic events? A recent study looked into this and yielded results that some may find rather surprising.The study's...
Overwhelming sadness, guilt and hopelessness are all symptoms commonly experienced by individuals who struggle with depression. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an estimated 16 million Americans reported experiencing "at least one major depressive...
It's difficult to mention Social Security, in any form, without the conversation becoming a little bit heated. By it's very nature, Social Security is a divisive and difficult program. That doesn't make it any less necessary than it is. It's a very important part of...
Recently, the results of a 10-year study related to the payment of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits was released to the public. This study was conducted by the Social Security Administration’s inspector general, which essentially functions as a federal...
Many people are denied Social Security Disability Insurance the first time they apply. Being denied, however, is not the end of the road. You have the opportunity to appeal the decision in order to obtain the benefits you need. Before you do, it is important to...