When suffering from inflammatory arthritis, people in Los Angeles might find themselves facing an inability to work. Social Security disability benefits for injury are available for those who are suffering from this issue. Before applying, however, it is key to know...
Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
What are the requirements to receive SSI benefits?
Those in Los Angeles who have medical issues that are rendering them unable to work and put them in need of personal and financial assistance might not be aware that they have the option of filing for Supplemental Security Income. If they meet the eligibility...
When a back injury keeps you from returning to work
Most of our Los Angeles readers have probably either said or thought at one point or another, "My back hurts." Back pain is common for many people, although for some the problem is more serious than it is for others. A person's back has all types of human tissue --...
Applying for SSD benefits, from start to finish
Anyone familiar with previous posts on this blog may be aware that applying for Social Security disability benefits is a process. Sometimes it is not easy, and it may not always be not quick. However, as long as an applicant in Los Angeles follows the appropriate...
Are more people living with disabilities than we realize?
Some people in Los Angeles see the benefit in paying for a private short-term disability insurance policy. These people figure that if they suffer an injury, like a broken foot or something else that might keep them from working, it is a good idea to have a source of...
Are SSD benefits facing a potential decrease?
Many residents of Los Angeles lament the seemingly never-ending "crisis-to-crisis" style of governing that has been so prevalent over the last several years. However, when the two political parties control different branches of the government, consensus can be...
Social Security Disability statistics are in the news
In the past few months our Los Angeles readers have seen quite a few individuals jump into the field of presidential candidates, from both parties. For all intents and purposes it appears as if the race toward the 2016 presidential election is well underway. As a...
How the SSA determines if one has an inability to work — Part II
Part I of this multi-part series began to take a look at how the Social Security Administration makes the determination on whether or not a person has a complete inability to work. As most of our Los Angeles readers already know, this is a crucial step in the...
The connection between veteran’s benefits and SSD benefits
After more than a decade at war in various locations throughout the world, the United States is dialing back on many military efforts that had previously been fought on a large scale. Throughout the country, including in the Los Angeles area, men and women who served...
How the SSA determines if you have an inability to work – Part I
Readers in the Los Angeles area who are familiar with previous posts on this blog know that there are quite a few requirements that need to be met in order to qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits. There are medical requirements, which a person can...

