The Social Security Administration (SSA) may schedule you for a consultative exam in Los Angeles, California if your medical records do not provide enough information about your disability claim. The SSA orders these exams when your own doctors have not documented...
Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
How shelter support impacts your SSI benefits
For many people in California, high living costs make surviving alone on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) nearly impossible. Family members or friends commonly provide a place to stay to help. However, certain types of assistance can lead the Social Security...
When are cancer patients eligible for SSDI benefits?
A cancer diagnosis generally means a patient must undergo intensive medical interventions. Even a diagnosis in the early stages of cancer development may require surgery or costly immunotherapy drugs. Once the cancer begins spreading, treatment must become even more...
Multiple fracture cases with permanent impairment
Suffering several broken bones in one accident can change a person's life. While many fractures heal, some cause lasting problems. In California, people with multiple fractures may face long recoveries, more than one surgery and permanent limits on movement....
Most common types of disabilities in the United States
Disability is very common in the United States. Some studies find that it affects roughly 61 million Americans. This is one out of every four adults, or 25 percent of the adult population. Odds are that everyone either has a disability themselves or knows someone who...
Can rheumatoid arthritis qualify a worker for SSDI benefits?
Professionals help fund Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits with every paycheck they earn. Funds withheld from workers’ checks support the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) benefits programs. Professionals often make use of those contributions...
When is depression severe enough to qualify for SSDI benefits?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits exist to protect working adults from unexpected hardship caused by medical challenges. The Social Security Administration (SSA) looks carefully at every application for SSDI benefits. People generally need medical...
Can you jump the SSD line?
Getting the prompt approval of your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim is something you would no doubt love to see when you apply. Every other applicant also wants this for themselves. Unfortunately, the speed with which your claim is decided depends to a large...
2 common reasons for SSDI claim denials in California
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the process can seem confusing. If you are already dealing with a medical condition, it can further add to the stress. As such, understanding the common reasons the agency rejects claims can help you...
An SSI policy change makes benefits more accessible for some
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only available to people with severe medical challenges. Applicants must show that they cannot work any job and that they have adequate work history to qualify for benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...

