Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury that comes with particular jobs. The resulting discomfort is sometimes enough to force paycheck earners to quit working. Suffering individuals are eligible for Social Security Disability Income. Recovering from...
Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
The 4 levels of the SSDI appeals process
When you submit an application for Social Security Disability Insurance in California and receive a denial after doing so, you may feel valid frustration. However, recognize that many people receive denials in response to their original applications only to find...
Which of my assets may not affect my eligibility to receive SSI?
By applying for Supplemental Security Income, you authorize an official to review your assets and resources. According to the Social Security Administration's website, an agent may request records from your bank or financial institution to verify your claim. If, as a...
Social Security’s Ticket to Work program
The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program offers resources to disability benefit recipients seeking to reenter the workforce. When a qualifying injury or illness leaves people unable to work for 12 months or more, some may qualify for Social Security...
Workplace accommodations for disabled persons
A sudden injury that causes permanent disability may unexpectedly end victims' careers. If people ever reach a point in recovery where they can reasonably hold a job again, the uncertainty of working with their disability may seem daunting. Fortunately, the United...
What types of benefits are available through SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance provides benefits for eligible individuals who have a mental or physical disability. Understanding the coverage you may receive through SSDI can inform the decision about whether to apply for benefits. Review SSDI benefit programs...
What is the SSA COLA for 2022?
Every year, the Social Security Administration will issue a cost-of-living adjustment to benefits paid under the system. You should note COLA only applies to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. The SSA announced for 2022, the COLA will be 5.9%,...
Battling anxiety at work
People who experience anxiety at work may notice a significant impact on their focus and productivity. In serious circumstances, people suffering from anxiety may need to take time off of work. There are many circumstances, behaviors and encounters that could trigger...
What is treatment-resistant depression?
Depression is a complex problem that requires extensive management. For some people, depressive episodes are not adequately addressed using the typical methods. According to the Mayo Clinic, treatment-resistant depression occurs when a patient receives the proper...
Court rules in favor of broader mental disability considerations
When claiming Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, different individuals tend to have a wide variety of experiences. For example, whether or not your medical condition is physically visible may have a role in how simple or complex your case may be. That may...

