One of the biggest problems a person in San Diego with a disability will have to face is the time they can no longer work due to their medical condition. This can be a blow not only to one’s identity and self-esteem, but also to their pocketbook in the form of unpaid...
The Social Security disability claims process can be prolonged and somewhat confusing. You might be feeling this way if you’ve been notified that you’ve been requested to attend a consultative medical examination. After all, you’ve submitted your claim and your...
In San Diego, when a person receives Social Security disability benefits for an injury, illness or condition, it does not mean they will continue indefinitely. For some people who are completely disabled like a quadriplegic, there is unlikely to be a problem retaining...
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating medical condition that can cause disruption to daily life and significantly affect a patient’s ability to work. There is no cure for this condition, and although medical experts have not identified a clear cause, current research...
People around San Diego need to use their minds and their bodies in order to do their jobs. It is important that both are healthy and when they are not it can make it difficult to do their jobs. There are a number of different illnesses and injuries that people suffer...
Social Security provides needed financial assistance to workers with disabilities. Social Security disability benefits can also continue past a recipient’s retirement age. Retirement The full retirement age for Social Security retirement benefits for individuals born...
A few weeks ago, the Biden administration withdrew a proposal from the previous administration that was set to increase the number of eligibility reviews for disability insurance. The proposal would have added an additional layer of screening in determining who was...
Millions of Americans suffer from a form of dementia, whether Alzheimer’s or a more general dementia. For those afflicted, performing even simple tasks can be difficult and maintaining gainful employment becomes nearly impossible. Although most people with dementia...
A disability can be a major hurdle for a San Diego resident to have to clear in order to secure gainful employment. Even if a disabled person can find a job, their employment may not be sufficient to help them pay for all of their basic needs and costs associated with...
Living with a disability isn’t easy. Your physical limitations might generate a lot of frustration, anger, and sadness, but the emotional toll of suffering from a disability can be just as overwhelming. If you or a loved one has suffered from an injury that has...