Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
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...
Forming a solid plan can help push past tough SSDI roadblocks
There’s no plausible way you can work to cover your expenses. You’ve been paying into Social Security for years, and now you need to call on the program for help. But just because you need the help, doesn’t mean it’ll be forthcoming. Allowance rates between Social...
How Social Security understands gainful income
When people in California apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they have typically been forced to leave their jobs due to a serious, long-term disability. In order for the Social Security Administration to approve a benefits application, people must have...
Brain injuries have lasting effects: Here’s what you should know
The last thing you expected was to suffer an injury on the job. You took pride in following the safety rules and making sure others did, too. Unfortunately, a new hire made a mistake, and you ended up falling and hitting your head as a result. You suffered a moderate...
First responders face mental health challenges
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics face some difficult situations on an almost-daily basis. This can take a toll on their mental health, but this isn't widely discussed. Instead, it is almost a taboo subject. This field of work is associated with a high rate...
