Q: Are disability benefits recipients in danger of losing their benefits? Anyone who has gone through the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits in California knows that it is a stressful and lengthy process. Many initial applications—as many as two-thirds– are denied and the appeals process is also time-consuming. Meanwhile, the physical or […]

Q: Do I qualify for Social Security disability benefits if I am blind? Disability Attorneys of California often help blind or low vision people obtain Social Security disability benefits.  Sometimes people are born blind or with low vision and other times, they become blind or lose vision later in life as a result of an […]

Q: Can I qualify for Social Security Disability benefits with PTSD? Most healthy Americans start working in their teens or early 20’s and the majority of them continue working straight through until their retirement. Some stop or cut back hours to raise children or care for elderly parents and may later return to working outside […]

Q: Are Social Security disability benefits permanent? Applying for disability benefits in California or elsewhere can be a complex and stressful process. No one is ever truly prepared to face the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that come from having a disabled child or becoming disabled as an adult. Hiring a skilled California disability attorney […]

If you are unable to work because of a disabling condition, you might qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The first step in qualifying for SSDI is to complete and file an application with the SSA. The application process for disability benefits can be complicated. Working with a California SSDI attorney […]

If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) benefits and your application is denied, you may appeal the decision with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Because the SSDI appeal process involves short deadlines and administrative hearings, you might want to contact a California disability hearings attorney as soon as you receive notice that your […]