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...
Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
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...
Employees suffering from depression may have disability rights
Physical injuries and illnesses, and the way that they affect a person's ability to do their job, tend to be easy to understand. For example, if a construction worker has injured their back, it is easy to see why they will not be able to continue their job, and why...
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...
Your awareness can help you to manage your anxiety
Anxiety may be something you have lived with your entire life, or it could be a relatively recent challenge that you have begun to recognize. Anxiety can be caused by traumatic life events, medical issues and even genetics. Its triggers vary from person to...
Being mindful while exercising could decrease injuries
When people in California are preparing to try a new exercise or movement for the first time, they are automatically at a higher risk of experiencing an injury. Their ability to protect themselves depends on how much attention they put into preparing to try something...
Back injuries shouldn’t be common in the workplace
Workers should always have a safe place to their job duties. While many employers tend to focus on the major hazards in the workplace, there are some less serious ones that aren't always considered. Back injuries, for example, aren't always considered but this doesn't...
Using positive thinking to stay motivated during an injury
When people in California experience a back injury, it could be the result of a car accident, repetitive stress at work or improperly lifting an object. Despite the cause, dealing with an injury that causes intermittent or continual pain can be discouraging and cause...
Schizophrenia, homelessness and social security disability
According to the Social Security Administration, California residents who have a serious mental disorder are particularly vulnerable to homelessness. In fact, according to one study, just 16 percent of the total U.S.A. population lives with a disability, compared with...
What are compassionate allowances?
If you need to apply for Social Security Disability in California, you may want to check into compassionate allowances. According to the Social Security Administration, compassionate allowances are a quick way to identify qualifying medical conditions. If your...

