There are thousands, if not millions, of medical conditions involving every system of our bodies. But not all of those conditions qualify for disability benefits. For example, blood disorders range from mild anemia to life-threatening leukemia. How will you know if you can get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Ask a disability lawyer about…
Like many people, you may like to do things yourself instead of trusting them to someone else. However, every now and then, you need help from somebody with more experience in the task at hand. For example, think about how hard it is to apply for government benefits. Maybe you have a medical condition that…
After learning you are unable to work due to a disability, you may come in contact with a number of professionals. In this article, we will take a close look at three experts who are important to the success of your disability claim: vocational experts, medical providers, and disability lawyers. Vocational Experts Are Important to…
Government benefits programs can be confusing. Some of the requirements seem unreal, while the dollar amounts never seem to fall on a ‘normal’ number. You also may find that the monthly benefits provided by federal agencies fall far short of what you actually need. If you live in California, state supplemental payments may provide a…
Let’s say you want to hire someone to make a spectacular wedding cake. Would you hire a baker who specializes in cupcakes? Sometimes you need someone who has experience in what you specifically need. To handle a disability claim, you need a disability lawyer – not an estate planning attorney or a non-attorney advocate. We’re…
Millions of Americans receive Supplemental Security Income benefits each year. This program, which is administered by the Social Security Administration, provides additional money each month to qualified families and individuals. A California benefit program, CalFresh, also provides monthly benefits. If you need monthly assistance, will receiving CalFresh affect your Supplemental Security Income benefits? In the…
It’s natural to want to access all the help available to you. As someone who is unable to work due to a physical condition, your medical bills may increase while your income decreases. Fortunately, you may be eligible for more than one kind of disability benefit. It’s important to understand the requirements of each kind…
Sometimes people are just not able to work because of short-term or long-term disabilities. Of course, the bills still pile up whether you go to work or not. In addition to federal government benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance, California workers are covered by a state disability program. California State Disability Insurance (SDI) is an…
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