In general, blindness affects Californians in two way: those who have been blind all their lives, and those who become blind, either by way of an accident, injury, illness or due to the gradual aging process. In both situations, Californians who suffer from blindness...
For Los Angeles residents who go through the arduous application process for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, getting notification that the application has been approved can bring about a huge sigh of relief. Knowing that you will be able to receive at least...
There are many California residents who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, but are still able to manage to take care of many of their day-to-day needs. They are not completely incapacitated -- it is just that their disability leaves them with a...
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....
A Los Angeles resident who is approved to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will probably feel a great sense of relief. These benefits help millions of Americans make ends meet when they are unable to work due to a disability. But, there are two...
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...
Many Californians who are receiving Social Security Disability benefits are facing an inability to work due to a spine injury. Whether the injury was the result of a workplace accident or a condition that slowly developed over time, being unable to work because of a...
