Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
What social security disability benefits should I know about?
In case you are a resident of Los Angeles, and you encounter disability before your retirement time, then you can be eligible for the social security disability benefits. But before you enjoy the benefits, you should prove that indeed you can no longer undertake any...
Understanding your SSD approval letter
If you have a serious illness or injury, you may face some uncertainty about your diagnosis and the recovery process. You may also worry about not having the financial means to support yourself and your family members. Fortunately, Social Security Disability benefits...
Lack of sleep may worsen mental conditions
Getting a good night's sleep can be a challenge in a fast-paced, busy world. You have to juggle a lot of things in life, like family, children, work, and hobbies, things that make going to sleep at an early hour seem impossible. However, without enough sleep, some...
Seeking Social Security benefits for depression
People sometimes see depression as an issue that fades without treatment. You may blame certain feelings regarding a specific event, not realizing that clinical depression may be the cause. However, if you are experiencing symptoms of clinical depression, you may have...
PTSD and Your Future
PTSD can affect you to your core. It is not a condition that is exclusive to one type of injury or occupation. The impact it has on your employment status and capabilities cannot be understated. Disability Rights Law Center has seen the effects of PTSD and how it can...
There are special SSA rules in place for low vision
Qualifying for Social Security benefits gets harder every year. Denials have reportedly hit a record high. This may stem from a growing concern that pressure on the system could cause it to run out, thereby preventing the people who really need it from getting access....
Thousands of Americans die waiting for SS appeals to be decided
Mental health has gained front-page status in the news over the past few years. Some people suffer from burnout at work and are unable to continue to function on the job. Others come back from war, suffering from PTSD and other mental health illnesses. Many people...
It is possible to receive SSDI benefits under the age of 50?
If you have paid taxes into the Social Security Disability Insurance program through your employer but can no longer work due to debilitating medical issues, you may qualify for SSD benefits. Unfortunately, if you are under the age of 50, the Social Security...
Can you still work with a chronic illness?
When you have been unexpectedly diagnosed with a chronic illness, continuing to do anything that you are used to doing effortlessly may no longer seem possible. One aspect of your life that may feel the impact of your diagnosis is your career. Working together with...
A look at how your mental health could affect your career
Doing anything when you are experiencing a mental illness can seem overwhelming and at times, impossible. If you are responsible for caring for others, maintaining a job and pursuing a career may become significantly more challenging when your mental state is...
