When you think of disability benefits, you likely assume that to only refer to financial assistance provided to adults in California whose disabling conditions do not allow them to work. Yet while you may be able to work to support yourself, as the parent of a child...
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. This condition is a type of arthritis in which wear and tear affect the cartilage of the spine, causing back pain and loss of mobility. Review the symptoms of DDD and...
Social Security Disability Insurance exists to help you and others get by if you have a condition or disability that keeps you from earning a living on your own. At some point, though, you may have a desire or ability to start supporting yourself again. If you are...
The Social Security Administration uses the Blue Book to outline which conditions qualify individuals for disability benefits. Section 12 of this book details the circumstances and types of mental disorders that qualify claimants. Knowing the types of eligible...
Getting an approval for your application for Social Security Disability benefits is not always easy. In fact, many people who apply for benefits get a denial the first time. According to The Hill, there is a proposal that could make it even more difficult for older...
To qualify for Supplemental Social Security Income benefits, you must meet income requirements. One of those is showing you do not have substantial gainful activity. The Social Security Administration explains that substantial gainful activity is a threshold for work...
When an injury or illness interferes with a person’s ability to work, they may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for financial assistance. However, for many people, applying to this federal program can be an intimidating process. There is a great...
Among the many possible effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there are physical disabilities like problems with balance, coordination and walking. For those in Los Angeles who work in physically demanding fields like construction and nursing, these disabling...
Fibromyalgia is a disabling condition. Researchers believe that the condition affects how your brain and spinal cord process pain and in doing so, amplifies your pain. Living with fibromyalgia involves making adjustments in your life to cope with the pain and fatigue....
In California, disabilities might allow you to apply for Social Security disability benefits. Most people know about physical disabilities, but mental health issues are a relatively new realm. As someone struggling with anxiety, you may wonder if you qualify for these...
