Mental illness comes in many varieties. Each type of mental illness has its own causes, symptoms and treatments. The Social Security Disability manual of qualifying illnesses and injuries, also known as the “Blue Book,” lists what it calls eleven “mental disorders”...
Living with a serious health condition can be disabling for some California residents. For many, this means the inability to work, needing special medical equipment and requiring alterations to their home or vehicle to better accommodate them. This can be a very...
Each year, thousands of California residents apply for Social Security Disability benefits. As our readers probably know, not all are approved to receive those benefits. The Social Security Administration is notorious for denying a large percentage of SSD benefits...
California residents who are suffering from an injury, illness or condition that they believe warrants approval for Social Security Disability benefits might feel overwhelmed at the seemingly complicated nature of the process. There could be terms that are difficult...
When you apply for Social Security Disability, you will be required to demonstrate your disability using medical evidence. To that end, it is helpful to be familiar with the types of medical records and information you will need to supply for your Social Security...
Parents have a responsibility to provide for their children’s needs in California. However, there are situations in which parents may not be able to do that due to circumstances beyond their control. One of those situations is if they are injured or disabled in some...
Thousands of California residents struggle every day with mental or physical ailments of every variety. Some are able to carry on with their day-to-day duties and responsibilities with only minor inconvenience from their issues, while others may not be so lucky....
This blog has discussed several aspects of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, including denials. In sum, to qualify for SSDI benefits, there are two requirements. First, the applicant must have worked at a job that is covered by Social...
Many of us find great satisfaction and pride in our employment. Those with disabilities who must give up their job could feel disappointed that they cannot provide for themselves and their families in the way they used to. So, if their medical condition starts to...
Many disabled individuals are in need of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Because of that, it is helpful for those applying for disability to be familiar with the requirements they will need to meet to qualify for SSD benefits. Work history requirements...