Most people in the San Diego area are aware that they can receive benefits from the Social Security Administration, but they are unsure about the exact definition of "disability.' In this post, we will review the definitions of "disabled" and "disability" that are...
The process of determining if a California resident qualifies for Social Security disability benefits can be lengthy. This is unfortunate for all individuals who require support to live their lives in the wake of their injuries and illnesses. However, the Social...
Many people in the San Diego area have illnesses or injuries that prevent them from working, and most persons in this group are aware that they may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process for obtaining an award of social...
Americans are encouraged to make their own way. Our culture is often viewed as based on personal grit, determination and hard work. We strive to do what we can for ourselves and others, but sometimes even the hardest working Californians cannot overcome their...
There are several ways that a San Diego resident can apply for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. One of those methods involves utilizing the agency's online application interface. This post will discuss the requirements a person must meet in...
A California resident may file a claim for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration based on a mental disorder. However, just as an applicant must meet certain requirements for approval when applying for benefits based on a physical impairment or...
When a San Diego resident's Social Security disability benefits application is denied by the Social Security Administration that applicant has a limited window of time during which he may request a reconsideration of his application. Requests for reconsideration and...
Disabilities keep many California residents from working in their chosen fields and professions. When injuries and illnesses prevent them from earning incomes of their own, they can struggle to make ends meet and maintain their livelihoods. In some circumstances when...
Our law firm sees disabled clients that are facing various different financial circumstances. They may have worked their whole life and then became disabled. They may have been out of work for a decade or more and became fully disabled. They may also be the low-income...
Recently, this blog discussed some of the reasons that claims for Social Security disability benefits may be denied. While technical problems in a request for benefits may be easily remedied, other problems in an application for disability benefits may be more...