Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is anxiety inducing. You need these benefits. You paid for these benefits. Yet, for whatever reason, the onus is on you to prove you need them, which can take too long for many. Though, the Social Security...
Whittier California Social Security Disability Law Blog
Can I keep collecting SSD benefits if my disabled spouse dies?
You and your spouse have combined financial resources throughout your marriage. If your spouse dies while receiving Social Security Disability benefits, you may be concerned about whether you can continue to collect these benefits you need to stay afloat financially....
Vocational factors for people over 50: how are they assessed?
Californians who apply for Social Security Disability benefits must go through the five-step sequential evaluation process. It can seem like it lasts forever and people will be concerned that they will fail to meet the qualifications and be denied. It is important to...
Do I qualify for widow or widower’s benefits?
Most California households today require two incomes. For California residents who cannot work because of a disability, social security disability benefits provide that much needed income. Many married couples depend on SSD benefits to pay the bills, keep a roof over...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits
This blog often discusses the health conditions that can make a person eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. This is a big and sometimes complicated subject. However, your health isn’t the only issue at work in the question of whether you are...
Five major reasons why disability claims are denied
A lot of people who suffer from a disabling injury or medical condition put off seeking Social Security disability benefits because they are afraid that their claim will be denied. While it is true that a significant number of initial SSD claims are denied, there are...
Is ADHD eligible for SSD benefits?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common disorders that affect children. It also impacts adults. Children and adults with this disorder may be eligible for Social Security benefits. Supplemental Security Income is intended to help children...
How can work experience impact a Social Security Disability case?
Californians who are injured or suffer from an illness or condition and are unable to work at the same type of job they did before might seek Social Security Disability benefits. Understanding the process to receive these benefits can be confusing, especially when the...
SSDI benefits for repetitive stress injuries
Many work situations require the employee to repeat the same task during the work day. If the task requires repetitive impacts, say, with a hammer, the employee can suffer what are now called repetitive strain injuries. The pain caused by such an injury can materially...
Can I qualify for SSD benefits if I have cancer?
Cancer is a terrible disease that affects your health, your quality of life and the lives of your loved ones. Oftentimes the disease lasts longer than a year or is terminal. The Social Security Administration recognizes this and lists cancer as one of the impairments...
