Although Social Security Disability benefits have been an option for injured workers for a long time, there are plenty of people in America – including in California – who may have questions about how, exactly, the system works. So, what do you need to know about...
San Diego Social Security Disability Law Blog
Can people with epilepsy receive SSDI?
In order for people to meet their needs and pay their bills each month, most people in San Diego need jobs and earn an income. There are many different types of jobs that people have though. Different types of jobs require different types of both physical and mental...
GAO highlights delays in SSDI application process
The protracted wait time for Social Security Disability benefits is negatively impacting the well-being of applicants, according to the Government Accountability Office. A review of application and appeal procedures found applicants can sometimes be made to wait over...
Review of Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances program
Even when a San Diego resident takes every step to move the application along, obtaining disability benefits can take months or even years. Many Californians don’t have the time or the resources to wait this long for their Social Security Disability payments,...
Families of people receiving SSDI could also receive benefits
Almost everyone in California suffer injuries or become ill at some point in time. Some injuries and illnesses will take longer than others to heal though. Also, some injuries and illnesses cause permanent damage that people may need to live with for the rest of their...
Obtaining disability benefits for a mental disorder
As strange as it may seem, the day you got diagnosed with a mental illness was one of the best days of your life. Having a medical professional put a name to your condition actually gave you a sense of relief. If only it had happened earlier, it would have saved all...
Are fish a potential cure for paralysis?
Paralysis cannot be fully cured as of now, but researchers are leaving no stone unturned as they search for a solution. They believe that -- someday in the future -- they may be able to cure human paralysis to a far greater level than they ever have before. For...
Can you claim SSDI for depression?
If you live with depression, it may leave you unable to work. You may be able to claim Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI). To do so, you need to meet the specific requirements laid out by the Social Security Administration (SSA). To claim SSDI, you must have...
How long do San Diego applicants wait for SSDI hearings?
The cost of living in the San Diego area is quite high. Even if you live outside of San Diego in Chula Vista or Carlsbad, you will pay a premium for everything from groceries to housing. Those extra costs can make life that much more challenging for you after you...
How long is the wait for a San Diego Social Security hearing?
One of the hardest parts of trying to get Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits can be waiting to hear back on your application. When you have an injury or medical condition that keeps you from working or caring for yourself, you may struggle to pay the...