For a Los Angeles resident who is just beginning to look into the possibility of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, the whole process can seem daunting. Just the sheer amount of information that is sometimes needed to make an application complete and...
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Down syndrome and Supplemental Security Income
Most of our Los Angeles area readers have heard of Down syndrome before. But, like most people throughout the country, our readers may not know exactly what this disability entails, or how families caring for a family member who has Down syndrome could qualify for...
Can your child get SSI benefits due to cerebral palsy?
Los Angeles residents who are raising children know what a unique joy - and challenge - the job of being a parent can be every day. Sometimes there is simply no way to predict how your day will go when you are dealing with children. However, for as much joy as some...
Can California residents with arthritis qualify for SSD benefits?
Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis. The condition is worse for some than it is for others. But for everyone who suffers from this condition the pain can make it difficult to complete even the most simple of tasks. In the worst of cases, arthritis can leave a...
The debate over reforming SSD benefits begins
The newly-elected members of the U.S. Congress have no doubt settled in a bit by now, and the members who were re-elected and have claimed their leadership posts are beginning to roll out ideas on many of the issues facing America. One of the most important issues for...
An overview of blood diseases and SSD benefits
There are all types of diseases that could lead to a Los Angeles resident qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits for illness, both mental and physical. Physical diseases, however, are often easier to prove in an application for benefits. A blood disease,...
What are some of the most common mental conditions?
Mental health issues have been gaining more public awareness as several campaigns seek to lift the veil of mystery that many people see when it comes to this important public health topic. It's not that more people are suffering from a mental impairment than ever...
How does the SSA define Supplemental Security Income terms?
Many of our Los Angeles readers probably know quite a bit about the qualifications for Social Security Disability from reading previous posts here. However, Social Security Income is not as well known as a federal program, and many people do not know what it takes to...
How is the Social Security Administration organized?
Some of our Los Angeles readers may know that the federal government employs many people across the United States. It takes a lot of people to keep the government running, and the Social Security Administration is part of the picture. As our readers can probably...
What is “Ticket to Work?”
The Social Security Administration knows that there are many people who receive disability benefits who would like to work if they can. Greater understanding among employers of disabilities and the limitations they cause has led to many more places that are willing to...

