When a California adult is unable to work because of a physical or mental condition, it can lead to financial strain for the entire family. This is why disabled individuals need disability benefits, financial support offered to qualified applicants through the Social...
Year: 2020
Securing disability benefits for a mental illness
When an individual is unable to work because of a medical condition, he or she may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. These benefits are also available to those who have a mental illness that prevents them from holding...
What should women know when seeking disability benefits?
When a woman is unable to continue working due to a mental or physical disability, she may apply for financial support through the Social Security Administration. Disability benefits are available to qualified individuals, providing a source of income for those who...
Expectations when applying for disability benefits
When a California individual is unable to work because of a disabling medical condition or mental disability, he or she could be eligible for benefits from the Social Security Administration. Disability benefits are for those who are precluded from earning a gainful...
How can an applicant verify a claim for disability benefits?
When a California adult is unable to work, it can lead to financial hardship for the entire family. Without gainful employment, it is impossible to make ends meet and pay for necessary medical expenses and other needs. For this reason, a disabled individual may want...
Building a strong claim for disability benefits
A disabling medical condition or mental issue can impact an employee’s ability to continue working and earn a living. This can be financially devastating, and a California employee may find it necessary to apply for disability benefits through the Social Security...
Does my medical condition qualify me for benefits
If you suffer from a severe medical condition, you may be unable to work for a significant amount of time. You may be suffering from chronic pain, debilitating physical obstructions or severe mental health problems that make working next to impossible. While you...
Will the coronavirus halt my Social Security Disability claim
The COVID-19 virus has halted normal business operations all over the nation -- and the operations at the Social Security Administration (SSA) is no exception. If you have a Social Security Disability claim in the works, here's what you need to know about SSA's...
Handling Your Social Security/SSI Disability Case During the Corona Virus Lockdown.
Here in Oakland and the Bay Area, Social Security is open, but no longer doing business as usual. The Field Offices are closed to public contact, but they continue to communicate by phone and mail. The Oakland hearing office (and presumably others) has suspended...
How does Supplemental Security Income work
What is Supplemental Security Income? SSI, as Supplemental Security Income is often known, is a monthly benefit designed to supplement the income of people with limited income and resources due to disability. A disability may be a permanent serious injury, blindness...