Applying for Social Security disability benefits can present challenges. Unfortunately, Social Security denies many applicants benefits, even those with a legitimate claim. If Social Security has denied your disability application, it is important to know your...
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The relationship between insomnia and mental health
Many people associate insomnia with a mild disorder that might marginally impact a person's quality of life. In some situations, though, insomnia becomes more severe and could result in the inability to hold down a job. The connection between insomnia and mental...
Proposed SSI income rule change could benefit older adults
Many older adults living in California receive Supplemental Security Income from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Qualifying for these monthly payments as an older adult requires proving limited income and the payments seek to make day-to-day life more...
Which depression symptoms may qualify you for disability?
Living with clinical depression can affect your life in many ways. You may experience a variety of symptoms, some of which can feel overwhelming and prevent you from living a fully productive life. According to GoodRx Health, you may qualify for Social Security...
Common injuries suffered by those in the entertainment industry
Los Angeles is home to a large entertainment industry, which includes actors, musicians and other performers. Many people do not consider these professions to be dangerous in the way that they might consider manufacturing or construction work to be. However, like with...
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) so commonly relates to military veterans that popular and incorrect beliefs arose that only military personnel could suffer from it for a time. Veterans, especially those seeking Social Security Benefits, will likely want to know...
Does having osteoporosis make you eligible for SSDI?
When you have a condition that is severe enough to keep you from making a living in California, you may decide to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance through the U.S. Social Security Administration. If you count yourself among the approximately 10 million...
How long does it take the SSA to process a disability claim?
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in California, you may do so because the disability that prevents you from working and are facing financial insecurity. In truth, most people who apply for SSDI are facing similar circumstances, making ongoing...
How is the SSA associated with SNAP benefits?
It is not uncommon for government agencies to work together on matters that are mutually beneficial. The Social Security Administration is working together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The SNAP...
How is Supplemental Security Income different from Social Security Disability?
It is fairly easy to confuse SSI and SSD benefits. They both come from the Social Security Administration and require meeting specific qualifications. However, SSI and SSD do have some distinct differences. SSI explained Supplemental Security Income is dependent on...