With the steady progress that is constantly being made in the field of medicine, many of our Los Angeles readers might think that there isn't much more that the medical community needs to find out about many health conditions. However, this isn't the case, as there...
Individuals who are disabled severely enough to be unable to work may be able to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits that they may use to meet their basic expenses. The process of obtaining these benefits can be extremely detailed and complicated, and...
Los Angeles residents who suddenly find themselves dealing with a disability usually face quite a bit of uncertainty. For some, they were injured in a work accident, and the injury is so severe that their disability will keep them from returning to the workforce for...
Planning for the unexpected has become a big part of the American culture. There are even popular television shows, such as "Doomsday Preppers," that highlight the steps that many people take to do their best to be prepared for bad situations. In Los Angeles, many...
The veil is being lifted on mental health issues in California. For many years, a Californian who suffered from a mental impairment may have felt shunned, stigmatized or flat-out shamed. Some were simply committed to a mental health institution to live out their days....
Previous posts here have provided details on a wide variety of topics connected to the Social Security Disability program in California. However, our Los Angeles readers should be very clear about the actual meaning of the term "disability." When does a Californian...
Many of our Los Angeles readers have probably visited the Social Security Administration website. The website, SSA.gov, is fairly comprehensive, covering all of the major parts of Social Security that may interest and inform readers -- retirement benefits, Social...
There are many Californians who are involved with Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits -- both recipients and employees with the Social Security Administration -- who are concerned about the perception of who is allowed to receive SSD benefits. As election races...
Many Californians live with osteoarthritis, more commonly known as "arthritis." And, with the California's population steadily aging over time, millions more will find themselves dealing with this difficult medical condition in the years to come. For some...
Some of our Los Angeles readers may have noticed that the discussions about Social Security Disability (SSD) and other Social Security programs are getting quite a few news headlines these days. Among those who have political ambitions -- particularly many of the...
