Ask someone in Los Angeles to define the term "Social Security disability benefits," and they will likely respond by saying that it is the federal financial assistance given to adults who are unable to work. Such answers may be understandable; after all, why would a...
Rare diseases include conditions that affect fewer than 1 in 200,000 individuals in the United States. Despite their rarity, these diseases result in significant disability. The National Institutes of Health estimate that up to 30 million Americans have one of 7,000...
Whether you work from home or in a physical workplace, mental health is important. Paying attention to mental health in the workplace is especially important in high-paced cities like Los Angeles, where employers might not always prioritize the wellbeing of their...
Individuals who have an anxiety disorder may qualify for Social Security disability insurance. These monthly payments provide income for a person who cannot work because of his or her disabling condition. Learn how the SSDI program evaluates anxiety disorder and the...
Often starting with just a small hand or leg tremor, Parkinson’s disease can progress into a work-limiting medical condition. If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s disease, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may be available. Unfortunately, there is no...
Each year the Social Security Administration releases a cost of living adjustment. The COLA affects everyone receiving benefits from the SSA under any program. You will always receive information about the COLA each year that you receive benefits, but you may not...
Though not largely understood, postpartum depression is a condition that affects many new mothers following the births of their children or a miscarriage. Postpartum depression, otherwise known as postnatal depression, can persist for several months or even years...
A serious medical condition may allow you to file for Social Security Disability benefits. You need to prove, however, that you no longer have the ability to perform any type of work. Various conditions may allow you to file a claim for SSDI benefits, but the Social...
If you are one of the many residents in California who is not able to work to a level sufficient to provide for yourself due to a disability or a blindness, you may be wondering what type of financial benefits may be available to you. Some people may have disability...
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance, you must have earned at least 40 credits during your lifetime by working and paying taxes. Twenty of your credits must come from the 10 years prior to when your condition became disabling. The first signs of...
