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Importance of Previous Claims in Your SSDI Application

How Previous SSDI Claims Affect Your Current Application: Key Considerations How Previous SSDI Claims Affect Your Current Application: Key Considerations

When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), prior claims can significantly influence the decision-making process. Understanding how previous claims affect your current SSDI application is crucial for applicants aiming to navigate the complexities of this program. Understanding the Impact of Previous Claims Establishing a Medical ...

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Navigating SSDI Denials and Appeals as We Enter 2025

Navigating SSDI Denials and Appeals as We Enter 2025 Navigating SSDI Denials and Appeals as We Enter 2025

The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be daunting, and a denial can feel disheartening. As we approach 2025, understanding why denials occur and how to effectively navigate the appeals process can be crucial steps in securing your SSDI benefits. Understanding Denials: A large number of initial SSDI applications...

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SSDI for Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding Disability Benefits in California

SSDI for Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding Disability Benefits in California SSDI for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and arch of the foot. If you reside in California and find yourself unable to work due to the limitations caused by plantar fasciitis, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In this blog post, we will explore SSDI for plan...

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SSDI Disability Benefits for Patients With Sciatica

SSDI Disability Benefits for Patients With Sciatica SSDI Disability Benefits for Patients With Sciatica

Living with sciatica can be a challenging and debilitating experience, impacting your ability to work and perform daily activities. If you are in California and find yourself unable to continue working due to sciatica-related limitations, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In this blog post, we'll explore ...

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Understanding the Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE) in SSDI: A Smoother Transition to the Workforce

Understanding the Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE) in SSDI: A Smoother Transition to the Workforce

When individuals on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) wish to return to work, the Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE) offers a valuable safety net. This period, lasting for 36 months, allows individuals to continue receiving SSDI benefits for any month in which their earnings fall below the substantial gainful activity (SGA) level. In th...

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5 social security changes for 2019

5 social security changes for 2019

Every year the Social Security Administration, SSA proposes changes to the social security benefits program in October – the changes take in effect from next January. The best thing about social security programs is they are adjusted accordingly to inflation rates. That means that your benefits will increase as the cost of living increases. Below w...

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Why is it So Hard to Get Approved for Social Security Disability?

Applying for Social Security Disability income can be a frustrating experience, especially when you are reliant upon this income to provide you with money to live on when you have a medical condition that prevents you from working. Not only is the application process lengthy and cumbersome, but it is also very likely your application will be denied...

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What is Workers' Comp Disability?

​Obtaining benefits when you are too disabled to work is very important. A Los Angeles disability benefits attorney can provide you with help understanding your options for obtaining benefits and can guide you through the process of applying for the right programs to maximize your income.  There are a few different options for where you can ob...

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How Are Your Disability Benefits Determined?

Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration may be your only source of income if you become too disabled to work because of a physical or a medical condition.   A Los Angeles disability benefits attorney can help you to determine if you are eligible for benefits and can assist in applying for them.  ​How Are Your Disa...

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Who Decides If You’ll Get Disability Benefits?

If you have become unable to work as a result of a disabling condition, it's important to understand how the process of applying for disability benefits works. In particular, you need to know who decides if you'll be eligible for disability benefits and what criteria matters in determining eligibility. A Los Angeles disability benefits attorney can...

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Does the Federal or State Government Pay Disability Benefits?

 If you are interested in applying for disability benefits, it is helpful to know how different disability benefits programs work. A Los Angeles disability benefits attorney can provide you with insight and advice on how you can obtain benefits to support you if you are too disabled to work.  For many people, applying for benefits through...

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What Does a Work Credit Mean for Social Security Disability?

​In order to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits when a disability prevents you from working, you need to have paid into the system. You pay into the system when you earn money and pay Social Security taxes on it. Work credits are used to determine if you have paid enough in to become eligible for benefits. A Los Angeles d...

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Can Young Workers Get Disability Benefits?

​Becoming unable to work because of a physical or a mental condition is a frightening experience. This is especially true if you are young when you become disabled and you have a lifetime ahead of you where you need to try to find financial support.  The good news is, there are safety net programs in place to provide income for the disabled, i...

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How Does Social Security Disability Insurance Work?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of two programs that you could obtain disability benefits from if you become unable to work. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the other of the two programs. Both are administered by the Social Security Administration.  A Los Angeles disability benefits lawyer can help you to determine if ...

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What Does Supplemental Security Income Mean?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is one of two very important programs that the Social Security Administration operates in order to provide benefits for people who are disabled.  If you are unable to work because of a serious physical or mental condition, you should talk with a Los Angeles disability benefits lawyer about whether S...

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How Can You Show How Severely You’re Disabled?

Proving that you are sufficiently disabled to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be extremely difficult. The Social Security Disability system is set up to ensure no fraudulent claims end up with recipients being paid so it is notoriously difficult to show you are deserving of benefits. Many applications for benefits also end...

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How Much Will My Social Security Disability Benefits Be?

If you'll be counting on Social Security Disability to provide you with income when you have an illness or injury that stops you from working, you want to ensure that you apply for the correct disability benefits program to maximize the money you have coming in. A Los Angeles disability benefits attorney can help you with the process of applying fo...

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Who is Eligible for SSDI?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can provide you with monthly income when you have a disability that stops you from being able to work and earn income. Unfortunately, actually qualifying for SSDI benefits is tricky because the application denial rates are very high. To maximize your chances of getting disability benefits from the Social ...

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