Successfully navigating the Social Security Disability process is oftentimes more difficult than many people realize. That’s why a significant number of claims are initially denied, and why you need to know how to navigate the system if you hope to maximize your...
Social Security Disability
Remember this when trying to prove your disability claim
The burden is on you to prove your Social Security disability claim. This means that you have to have a firm understanding of the evidentiary requirements both in a general sense to prove a disability, but also specifically as they relate to your medical condition....
Common Social Security Disability claim denial reasons
Social Security disability benefits are intended to provide financial support for people who are unable to work because of illness or a disability. That's why it can be difficult when a person who is eligible for the benefits applies and is denied. It can be helpful...
Anxiety sufferers may qualify for disability benefits
Anxiety and depression affect millions of Americans. For many of these sufferers, the effects are severe, long-lasting, and occur on a daily basis. This can drastically interrupt what one would consider to be a normal life, rendering it nearly impossible to engage in...
Understanding the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances initiative
Many people in California and the rest of the country require social security benefits for a number of reasons.In order to receive these benefits, people play social security taxes through their career, which later help them obtain benefits that are necessary owing an...
What is the Social Security disability appeals process?
Applicants for Social Security disability benefits that have been denied disability benefits may wonder what they can do. It is important for them to know the next steps that may be available to them and understand the Social Security disability appeals process that...
What is the Listing of Impairments?
Under Part A of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) Blue Book or ‘Listing of Impairments,’ there a wide variety of medical conditions that qualify an adult (age 18 or older) for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits (Part B applies to impairments in...
How does the SSA evaluate intellectual disorders?
Living with a mental health condition isn’t easy. In fact, it can completely upend your life, making hard to function on a day-to-day basis. As a result, you might find yourself unable to work and earn a wage which, in turn, can make it challenging to get by. As...
Can I receive SSD benefits for my depression?
There is no denying that the last year has been difficult for all California residents. Practically everyone experienced some disruption to their life, whether it affected their ability to go to school, keep their job or home, or see the people they love. As a result,...
Do I have to pay taxes on Social Security Disability payments?
They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes. As far as taxes are concerned, most of us in San Diego want to pay as little income tax as we can without risking an audit or criminal charges. This is especially true when you are on a limited income like...