Private Long-Term Disability Policies And Social Security

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 private policy. Knowing which route to take can prove daunting, so you may want to… Read More

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 a retirement benefit from your job, long-term disability, or worker compensation benefits. There are requirements,… Read More

If you have been injured on the job, or have a work-related illness, and you are unable to work, you are probably eligible for California Workers’ Compensation (WC). But did you know that you may apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits at the same time? In general, eligible individuals can apply to both of these… Read More

Receiving a notice from the SSA can be stressful. There is usually a lot of information included in these notices and they can inform you of everything from a Medicare coverage decision to something you will have to take action on as soon as possible. It is important to know what a true SSA notice… Read More

If you or someone you know has a genitourinary disorder resulting from certain conditions including, but not limited to, a kidney transplant, dialysis, or even anorexia, you may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Listing of Impairments (the “Listings”). The Listing of Impairments lists impairments considered severe… Read More

The more that applicants for disability benefits know about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers and evaluates their type of disability, the more prepared they will be for the road ahead as the SSA considers benefit eligibility. As the claims process for disability benefits may not only be long and arduous, but complicated and… Read More

If you have a musculoskeletal impairment, i.e., some inability to walk or move that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities, such as the functions related to your job, you may have a disability that meets the criteria of the Listing of Impairments (the “Listings”), which enumerate the impairments considered severe enough to prevent an… Read More

The more that applicants for disability benefits know about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers and evaluates their type of disability, the more prepared they will be for the road ahead as the SSA considers benefit eligibility. As the claims process for disability benefits may not only be long and arduous, but complicated and… Read More

If you have a cardiovascular impairment that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities, such as performing those functions related to your job, you may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Listings of Impairments (the “Listings”). The Listings detail impairments considered severe enough to prevent an individual… Read More

At the fourth step of the sequential evaluation process, the Social Security Administration (SSA) makes a function-by-function comparison of the individual’s residual functional capacity (RFC) and past relevant work (PRW). If an individual retains the physical and mental capacity to perform any past relevant work, he/she Is found not disabled. If the applicant cannot perform… Read More