According to recent data from the Social Security Administration, there were nearly 3.4 million Social Security Disability claims made in fiscal year 2011, about two-thirds of which were initially denied. In turn, applicants made nearly 900,000 SSD appeals to the...
Earlier this week we wrote about the potentially changing definition of autism in the American Psychiatric Association's upcoming revisions to its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Under the proposed changes, the number of children who are...
As the American Psychiatric Association (APA) works to revise its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or D.S.M., parents in California and across the U.S. are wondering what effect the APA's decisions will have on their children and families....
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...
This month marks the annual American Heart Month, as sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The goal of the month is to call attention to heart disease and related disabilities, and to educate people in California and throughout the country...
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...
By Irene K. CAPE CANAVERAL | Fri Jul 2, 2010 9:03pm EDT CAPE CANAVERAL Florida (Reuters) - NASA on Thursday postponed the final two missions of the space shuttle program until November and February due to delays preparing the last load of spare parts for the...
By Vincent F. ... | Thu Jul 8, 2010 2:22pm EDT ... Switzerland (Reuters) - A giant glider-like aircraft has completed the first night flight propelled only by solar energy, organizers said on Thursday. Solar Impulse, whose wingspan is the same as an Airbus A340, flew...
According to a new study, familial factors such as genetics and childhood environment do not significantly affect the likelihood that a person will eventually receive Social Security Disability benefits, medical leave, or a similar program. Instead, lifestyle factors...
