As an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I often have clients who collect disability but wish they could get back to work in the future. All persons who receive SSI or SSDI have been determined by Social Security to be unable to support themselves financially due to
Children and Social Security Disability
As an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I am often asked about disability claims for children with special needs. When a child is diagnosed with a long-term disability or illness, parents need to know about all of the resources available to help them cope with their child’s
Do Social Security Benefits Automatically Change to Retirment Benefits
When Benefits Change As an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I find many people question what happens to their Social Security Disability benefits when they reach retirement age. If you are wondering what happens to your SSDI benefits once you reach age 65, the following information will help.
Completing the Disability Report
The Disability Report As an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I find it helpful for clients to know what types of forms and reports they will be completing. After you apply for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will begin gathering information about your
The Process for Disability Determination
Disability Determination Process As an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I find it helpful for clients to have information about the disability determination process. Most Social Security disability claims are first processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually
Qualifying for Social Security Disablility Benefits
Qualifying for SSD Benefits As an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I am often questioned about who qualifies for Social Security disability benefits. There are many factors, including, but not limited to the following. Do I Qualify for SSI Benefits? To qualify for disability benefits from Social Security, you
Crumbling of the Disability Insurance Trust Fund
Crumbling Trust Fund As a attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I find it disheartening that the Social Security trustees recently found that the cost of the disability insurance program (providing coverage to 11 million workers and dependents) would exceed the amount coming in from payroll taxes by the beginning
Why Should I Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer?
As an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I find it helpful for clients to have information regarding why legal representation is beneficial. Statistically, the vast majority of Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSD) and SSI claims are denied at the initial claim and reconsideration levels, and this typically happens
Understanding the Meaning of Disability
As a attorney who specializes in Social Security disability claims in San Diego and Temecula, I find it helpful for clients to fully understand the meaning of disability. If you can no longer perform substantial gainful activity, or SGA, as a consequence of a mental or physical deficiency that is anticipated to last at least
