Q: Are the accommodations for the disabled fair at theme parks like Disney? Once upon a time, disability attorneys of California could tell their disabled clients of a magical theme park where virtually limitless access and accommodations were made for them and/or their disabled children to access all of the rides without waiting. Then everything […]
Continue reading…How Much Does Social Security Disability Pay?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is tasked with administering critical Social Security disability benefits to those needing and qualifying for them in the U.S. These benefits are funded by payroll deductions that are required pursuant to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). FICA payroll deductions are used to cover the costs associated with Social Security […]
Continue reading…
What Medical Conditions Qualify You for Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is tasked with awarding Social Security Disability benefits to those applicants who have a qualifying, disabling condition. These conditions are ones that affect a person’s ability to retain gainful employment. If you suffer a disabling medical condition and are hoping to receive Social Security Disability benefits, you are probably concerned […]
Continue reading…
What More Frequent Continuing Benefits Reviews Could Mean for the Disabled
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 […]
Continue reading…
Blindness and Social Security Disability Benefits
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 […]
Continue reading…
Social Security Disability Benefits and PTSD
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 […]
Continue reading…
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in California
Q: Do I qualify for Supplemental Security Income? California disability benefits attorneys help the disabled access disability benefits through two federal government programs administered by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”). Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits through either program requires the applicant to meet the government’s definition of “disabled” and be suffering from a qualifying […]
Continue reading…
What Happens If You Lose Social Security Disability Benefits?
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 […]
Continue reading…
How Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in California?
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 […]
Continue reading…
What Should I Expect During my California Social Security Disability Hearing?
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 […]
Continue reading…