Individuals who get hurt or who develop a severe medical condition such as terminal cancer may find that they need Social Security Disability benefits because they can no longer work. Unfortunately, the program is plagued with red tape and notoriously long wait times...
Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
Can my adult disabled child receive disability benefits?
If you live in California and have worked enough over the years to be eligible to receive Social Security or Social Security Disability benefits, you might want to learn about some of the other advantages of your situation. Many people do not realize that there are...
Are changes coming to support Social Security programs?
Anyone who has listened to the news recently has probably heard chatter about how Social Security programs are endangered. The year 2034 is purportedly the first year that the Social Security program won't have the funds to pay the expected benefits. This projection...
What is a continuing disability review?
If you depend on social security disability income to preserve your way of life, then the continuing disability review laws could be the source of some concern. While an improved medical condition may be cause for celebration, having to deal with the high cost of...
Functional assessments can provide valuable information
People who have a disability often have a difficult time being approved for Social Security Disability when they need it. One of the primary issues with the system is that it relies heavily on generalizations. Things can improve for people who need to receive benefits...
When a disability claim due to PTSD is denied
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be incredibly difficult, regardless of the physical or mental condition which has prompted someone to pursue these benefits. However, some people have an especially tough time during the process, such as those who...
Trash collection workers face serious hazards
Residents depend on the trash pickup service to take away rubbish. What many people don't think about is that the men and women who do this job face serious risks each day while they try to get the trash collected. It is up to the refuse company to ensure that they...
Mental challenges and the inability to work
When people think of Social Security Disability recipients, they may envision someone who is unable to work due to physical challenges such as immobility. However, there are a number of mental hardships that people face which also leave them unable to work, and these...
Musculoskeletal conditions and Social Security Disability
When California residents realize they can no longer work because of a disability, they usually have many questions about what will happen next. Although many people can receive Social Security disability benefits, there are certain kinds of conditions which the...
Broken bones can heal but may also cause permanent injuries
Even the most common injuries can range in severity depending on the individual who gets hurt and the circumstances. Injuries that one person could recover from quickly could leave someone else unable to work for a prolonged period of time. Similarly, an injury that...

