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What is a Social Security Disability Hearing?

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, ideally, your claim will be approved with the first application that you submit. A Los Angeles disability attorney can work with you to make sure your information is comprehensive and complete in your application to maximize the chances of approval.  Unfortunately, the majority of people ...

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Can I Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial?

​When you are relying on Social Security Disability (SSD) to provide income because you cannot work, it can be very frustrating and worrisome to receive notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that your claim for disability benefits has been denied. Unfortunately, more than half of all applicants who apply for benefits will initially&n...

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Will I Get Medical Care With Social Security Disability?

If you are too disabled to work, Social Security disability can provide you with income if you apply for benefits and your application is approved. Obtaining benefits is difficult because of a high rate of denied applications, but a Los Angeles disability benefits attorney can provide you with help to maximize your chances of your benefits being ap...

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What is the Difference Between Social Security Disability and Workers’ Comp Disability?

When you cannot work any more because of a medical condition and you need disability benefits, you may have a few options depending upon the nature and cause of your condition. For example, you could potentially be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits and you could potentially be eligible for workers' compensation disability.  A Lo...

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What Do I Need to Prove to Get Disability Benefits?

​Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is important if you have a medical condition that has made you unable to work. Unfortunately, the process of applying for benefits can be difficult so it is a good idea to talk with a Los Angeles disability benefits lawyer to get help.  ​What do You Need to Prove to Get Disability Benefits? I...

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What Should I Do if My Disability Claim is Denied?

While many disabled individuals rely on Social Security Disability (SSD) to provide income, actually obtaining Social Security Disability benefits is a major challenge because more than half of all initial benefits applications are denied. If your claim for benefits is denied, it is important that you do not just give up. You should reach out to a ...

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What are Compassionate Allowance Conditions for Social Security Disability?

The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits can take a very long time to complete for most benefits applicants. This is why it is so important for people who become too disabled to work to get into contact with a Los Angeles disability benefits lawyer as soon as possible to get the application process started and to maximize the...

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What Should I Do If I Need Social Security Disability?

If a disabling condition prevents you from earning a living and you need Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you should be prepared to go through a difficult process of applying for benefits. While the Social Security Administration provides monthly income to eligible disabled individuals who cannot work, a high denial rate for disabili...

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What are the Chances I’ll Need Social Security Disability Benefits?

​The Social Security Disability benefits program is an important social safety net. Unfortunately, it is a program on which many people will come to rely. This is because the average 20-year-old has a one in four chance of becoming disabled prior to the end of his career according to Disability Can Happen. If you become disabled and your condition ...

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Applying for Social Security Disability: Medical Records Matter

When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you need to convince the Social Security Administration that you truly need these benefits because your medical condition has made it impossible for you to do any job for which you are qualified.  The Social Security Administration has claims examiners who carefully review applicati...

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3 Key Facts About Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides important benefits for people who are too disabled to work. If you cannot hold a job due to a medical condition, it is important that you understand how the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits programs work. Your best course of action is to get personalized legal advice from an experienced att...

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What is the Definition of Disabled for Social Security Disability Benefits?

The Social Security administration provides benefits to people who are classified as disabled and whose disability prevents them from working. However, the definition of disabled for Social Security disability eligibility is a very narrow one.  Before applying for benefits, it is important to understand what it means to be disabled under ...

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Who is Eligible for SSI

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is one of two programs that the Social Security Administration operates to provide benefits to individuals who are disabled. Supplemental Security Income does not require you have to worked in order to obtain benefits, so it is often an option for low-income families with disabled children.  However, while...

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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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Understanding Two Different Options For Social Security Disability Benefits

If you are disabled and in need of Social Security Disability benefits, it is important to understand that there are two possible options for you to claim benefits. The right program for you will depend upon which type of benefits you are eligible for based on your work history, household income, and financial resources. A Los Angeles Social S...

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What is Social Security Disability?

​Social Security Disability refers to programs run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide monthly income to people with long-term disabilities. There are actually two different programs that disabled individuals could potentially receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits from. The right program will depend upon the individua...

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Can I get Social Security Disability for a Short-Term Disability?

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are an important source of income for people whose medical conditions prevent them from working at any job for which they are qualified.  However, while SSD benefits are a lifeline for many who cannot work, these benefits do not provide coverage for all people in all circumstances. Anyone who...

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