Having a disability can be hard on you and your family. There's no question that your standard of living can become more expensive, so it’s natural to worry about how you can continue to support your children. But if you’ve worked long enough to qualify for SSDI...
Social Security provides various benefits for impairments affecting an individual's ability to work. Some conditions might not qualify based on specific rules set by the agency. However, certain health problems could have symptoms that significantly affect workers and...
We all struggle with anxiety from time to time, and sometimes it can interfere with our daily activities and make us not perform at our best. If you are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, your symptoms may be at a point where it causes you problems with your job or...
Americans are living longer than ever. For many of us, that means working later in life than our parents and grandparents did. It is no longer unusual for people in San Diego to keep working into their 60s and 70s. A combination of need and desire to keep earning an...
Multiple sclerosis is a relatively rare disease where the body’s immune system attacks the nervous system, eating away at the protective coating of nerves. This results in communication errors between the brain and the rest of the body. Those who suffer from this...
If a person is unable to work because of a disability, they may be eligible for the Social Security Disability (SSDI) program. This program offers financial assistance to those who qualify. The application process for SSDI can seem complex, but understanding the steps...
Social Security Disability benefits can be exactly what you need when you have a disability that prevents you from working. The time between applying for your benefits and waiting to hear if you are approved can be stressful. It helps to know what factors the Social...
You don’t need us to tell you that it’s hard to live with a disability. Your physical limitations may make your everyday activities difficult, if not impossible, and your inability to work can render it hard to get by on a day-to-day basis, let alone cover the medical...
If you have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and received a denial letter, you might feel discouraged and hopeless. However, Southern Californians should know that a denied claim is not the end of the road. It is the beginning. Nearly 70% of...
When people in San Diego and across Southern California are injured or suffer a condition that prevents them from working, Social Security Disability benefits can be a great help. It is easy to be confused and even overwhelmed when applying. However, knowing what the...