If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can certainly seem like a long-term disability. Maybe you have extreme sensitivity to lights and sounds, so it’s hard to be in social situations and you can’t return to work. Or maybe you have trouble with your...
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Does a PTSD diagnosis qualify me for SSI/SSDI?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnoses can be crippling to some sufferers, leaving them unable to interact with the world at large. Loud voices or noises, certain sights and smells and other triggers can occur without warning, causing the PTSD victim to...
How long does the SSA say a disability needs to last?
There are some short-term medical issues that may feel like a disability at that moment. For instance, if someone works in the construction industry or the agricultural industry, a broken leg may mean that it’s impossible for them to work. Until that leg heals, the...
Can you receive SSDI alongside other benefits in California?
If you’re wondering whether you can receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and benefits such as unemployment or workers’ compensation in California without encountering issues, this post will help you address your concerns and answer most of your...
How does California define ‘reasonable accommodation’?
In California, employers must make changes at work to help employees with disabilities do their jobs. These changes, called reasonable accommodations, help workers without causing major problems for the employer. Knowing what counts as a reasonable accommodation can...
How do self-employed LA residents get SSDI benefits?
If you work for yourself in Los Angeles, you might wonder if you can get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Whether you run a food truck, design websites or drive for rideshare apps, you have options. Self-employed workers can get SSDI, but you must follow...
The role of vocational experts in SSDI cases
Getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be challenging, especially when you need to prove you can't work. Vocational experts play a key role in SSDI hearings in California, giving vital insights that can significantly affect your case's outcome. What...
Can you Get SSDI benefits for agoraphobia and severe phobias?
Many people with agoraphobia find it hard to step outside their homes. Basic tasks like going to work or meeting friends become a daily battle. When severe phobias stop someone from working, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) might offer needed support. ...
Can you get SSDI benefits if you have multiple sclerosis?
When multiple sclerosis (MS) starts to affect your ability to work, you might need to look at Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for financial help. Many people with MS reach a point where full-time work becomes too hard to manage. SSDI offers a way to get...
How does the Social Security Administration address application delays?
Applying for Social Security disability benefits often takes time, causing stress for many people. The Social Security Administration (SSA) knows delays are a problem and has taken steps to process applications faster. Helping urgent cases first The SSA handles some...