Most of our Los Angeles readers know that these days we can do just about anything online. From online shopping to research to entertainment, the Internet has changed the way society operates. The state and federal governments have also been utilizing the latest...
Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
How are SSI benefits calculated?
Many of our Los Angeles readers already know that Supplemental Security Income is oftentimes available to disabled children, certain individuals over the age of 65 and some people who suffer from blindness. Slowly but surely, the general public is becoming more...
Intellectual disability and SSI benefits
Some of our Los Angeles readers may be unfamiliar with the term "intellectual disability." This is understandable, because in today's society there are so many medical conditions that get the public's attention that it is hard to keep them all straight. Intellectual...
Reconsideration for SSD benefits
Many of our Los Angeles readers have probably heard quite a few stories about the process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits. One such story may sound worse than all the others: that the majority of applications for SSD benefits are denied. The Social...
What is “residual functional capacity”?
For a Los Angeles resident who is just beginning to look into the possibility of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, the whole process can seem daunting. Just the sheer amount of information that is sometimes needed to make an application complete and...
An overview of muscular dystrophy
As the "Information Age" continues to impress us all with the ability for an individual to learn practically anything at the touch of a button, more and more Los Angeles readers are probably learning about medical conditions and genetic disorders. However, there are...
Down syndrome and Supplemental Security Income
Most of our Los Angeles area readers have heard of Down syndrome before. But, like most people throughout the country, our readers may not know exactly what this disability entails, or how families caring for a family member who has Down syndrome could qualify for...
Audit places Social Security Administration under scrutiny
Any of our Los Angeles readers who pay even a little attention to the daily news cycles know that government agencies are under constant scrutiny. After all, some recent polls have been showing that the public perception of the federal government has never been more...
The difference between SSD benefits and SSI benefits
The Social Security Administration oversees the qualification and distribution of benefits for millions of Americans. The largest part of this job is overseeing the retirement benefits aspect of Social Security. However, there are two other programs that many of our...
An overview of the most common disabilities for SSD recipients
People from all walks of life may find themselves in a position where they have to apply for Social Security Disability one day. The list of disabilities that could qualify a person to receive SSD benefits is long, but there are some conditions and diseases that are...

