On Memorial Day, we take the time to honor our veterans and the sacrifices made by their loved ones. In serving our country, many veterans are left with severe and debilitating injuries. Veterans in California and nationwide may be eligible for Social Security...
According to recent research, the unemployment rate for disabled Americans in the first quarter of 2012 currently sits at 14.6 percent. This is significantly higher than the 8.4 percent unemployment rate for those individuals who do not suffer from a disability. When...
When President Obama appointed Sonia Sotomayer as a new U.S. Supreme Court justice, the White House was quick to point out that she was the first disabled justice. Sonia Sotomayer suffers from diabetes. While many people suffer from this hidden disease, and the...
People who depend on Social Security benefits usually rely on this income for all of their basic needs. If their Social Security coverage is delayed for some reason, this can have real life implications, and can sometimes even be devastating for the individual who...
If you or a loved one is suffering from some type of disability, you may be able to receive much-needed help in the form of Social Security Disability (SSD) income. Though not all medical problems will qualify to receive SSD coverage, if you are unable to work because...
Although this is primarily a blog about Social Security Disability and issues that affect current or potential SSD benefits in California and throughout the country, occasionally the Social Security Administration will institute a change or new policy of which we...
With the start of a new year, there is one fast-approaching date on the minds of many people in Los Angeles and throughout the state and country: the tax filing deadline. Over the next couple of months, we will write several blog posts on the tax implications of...
If you have been fallen ill or been disabled to the point that you are unable to work, applied for Social Security Disability, waited the many months it generally takes to have your case decided, and then been approved for SSD benefits, it is a safe assumption that...
As the members of Congress prepare to go on their holiday break, there is one piece of legislation that parents of children with disabilities are hoping the lawmakers will place at the top of their to-do list. Recently, a group of Senators and Representatives...
In recent months, we have written several blog posts about the troubling wait time for Social Security Disability (SSD) applications and appeals to be considered by Social Security Administration (SSA) officials and administrative law judges. According to a recent...
