Many mental illnesses are covered through Social Security Disability. If you have a mental illness that limits your ability to work or sustain regular employment to provide basic necessities such as housing and food, you may qualify for disability benefits…. Read More
Mental Illness and Social Security Disability
By Kenton Koszdin on November 9, 2018
In Disability Insurance
Symptoms Assessment Process for Disability
By Kenton Koszdin on October 17, 2018
In Disability Insurance
The symptoms assessment process for people applying for disability is not cut and dried. The Code of Federal Regulations sets out a number of conditions which are considered when processing a disability claim. General Determination of Disability When you file… Read More
Private Long-Term Disability Policies And Social Security
By Kenton Koszdin on September 27, 2018
In Disability Insurance
Many Californians struggle when it comes to understanding the differences between long-term disability policies and Social Security benefits. This is understandable, given the complexities involved in qualifying for SSDI depends on the individual’s circumstances and what is covered under a… Read More
What Does Social Security Consider A Disability?
By Kenton Koszdin on September 26, 2018
In Disability Insurance
One of the main problems that people run into when applying for a disability benefit through Social Security is the definition of qualifying disabilities. There is a list of conditions the SSA uses to process disability claims, which largely dictates… Read More
Some Things To Know About Disability & Early Retirement
By Kenton Koszdin on September 25, 2018
In Disability Insurance
If you have retired or are planning to retire early due to disability, you are likely wondering about entitlement to benefits. You may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Your entitlement is not affected if you are receiving… Read More
How Are My Monthly Disability Benefits Paid?
By Kenton Koszdin on September 21, 2018
In Disability Insurance
If you think you will need to apply for disability benefits now or in the future, it is useful to understand how much you are likely to receive each month in payments. SSDI disability benefit is based on the income… Read More
A Disability Attorney Can Help You Sort Through The Correspondence
By Kenton Koszdin on September 20, 2018
In Disability Insurance
As part of your disability claim, you may receive a large amount of correspondence, requesting further information or documentation. These requests can become overwhelming as you attempt to understand what exactly is being asked of you. At Kenton Koszdin Law… Read More
A Disability Attorney Can Help You Sort Through The Forms
By Kenton Koszdin on September 19, 2018
In Disability Insurance
When you apply for disability benefits there are forms you will need to fill out as part of the process. There is also a considerable amount of information describing the details and supporting documentation that you will need to supply… Read More
The Importance of the Social Security Program
By Kenton Koszdin on September 17, 2018
In Disability Insurance
We hear all the time about how vital the Social Security Program is while also hearing things like the program will go bankrupt, it should be privatized, and more. Not only is Social Security a large part of life for… Read More
Understanding a Quick Disability Determination (QDD)
By Kenton Koszdin on September 12, 2018
In Disability Insurance
A Quick Disability Determination (QDD) may be able to help you receive disability benefits much sooner than if your application were to go through the usual complete process. However, there are some things you need to know about a QDD… Read More