Social Security benefits support Americans unable to work due to disability. However, everyone's situation is unique. The needs vary among individuals. While some have the means to wait months for their claim to be processed, not everyone has that luxury. That's where...
Social Security Disability
Why you likely can’t get SSDI for a broken arm or leg
Depending on what you do for a living, a broken arm or leg can make it impossible to do your job. That means you could lose income while you’re healing. Moreover, you probably won’t be able to get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) while you’re unable to work...
What is the trial work period and how does it affect SSDI benefits?
Having a disability can take a toll on one’s mental and emotional well-being, especially for those who are accustomed to and love working. Ultimately, some individuals with disabilities decide to go back to the workforce. However, some may be hesitant to do so for...
2 qualifications for SSDI benefits
If you have a disability, you can rely on your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to help cover your expenses while you cannot work. However, you must go through a rigorous application and review process to help determine which benefits can apply to you....
Can I get Social Security Disability for mental health issues?
When Californians think about getting Social Security Disability benefits for a health issue, there may be a reflexive belief that they are for those who have suffered a physical injury or condition. While it is possible to get benefits for that reason, SSD benefits...
Workers’ compensation, SSI, SSDI and long COVID
Most people who contract COVID-19 recover within a few days or weeks. However, a subset of people continue to experience symptoms for months after COVID-19 infection, and some may begin to experience symptoms much later. This condition is called “long COVID,” and...
Is there a way to expedite my SSDI application
If you need Social Security Disability Insurance, you need it now. What you do not need is to have to wait months or years to receive the disability benefits that you earned over the course of your career. And, to that end, since at least 2008, the Social Security...
Maximize your chances for Social Security Disability benefits
If you are no longer able to work because of an injury, an illness or some type of health condition, you may be able to collect benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. These benefits can be crucial to the survival of disabled workers and...
Avoid these mistakes when filing your SSDI application
Many California residents need disability benefits to support them when they can no longer work due to a medical condition, but many of them do not get the benefits they need. According to the Social Security Administration, approximately two-thirds of initial...
Appealing a denial for disability benefits
Many claims for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are denied the first time around. That makes understanding the appeals options all the more important for applicants seeking disability benefits. The appeals process There are several levels of appeal available...