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    November 2023

    • Social Security Disability: Smart Steps Towards Your Approval
    • The Long-term Effects of Employee Accidents at Work
    • Thanksgiving Fun Facts
    • What Our Clients Say
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California

    October 2023

    • 62% of Disability Claims are Denied
    • Seasonal Jobs and Workers’ Compensation
    • Social Security Benefits for Children of Disabled Parents
    • Four Types of Ecoregions in California
    • What Our Clients Say
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California

    September 2023

    • Social Security Benefits and Same-Sex Couples
    • Hiring Youth: Does Workers Comp Cover Teens in California?
    • Famous Movies Set in LA
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California

    August 2023

    • What Happens If an Employer Disputes a Worker’s Compensation Claim
    • How Much Do You Get For Social Security Disability?
    • Top 10 Hiking Trails in Southern California
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California

    July 2023

    • What to Expect at a Social Security Disability Hearing
    • Steer Clear: Activities To Avoid While Your Workers’ Compensation Case Is Pending
    • Staycation at Out-Of-The-Way California Attractions
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California

    June 2023

    • How To Handle A Workers’ Compensation Deposition
    • Does Inheritance Affect Your Social Security Benefits
    • Little Known Disney Facts

    May 2023

    • SSD Benefits for Family Members
    • Did Another Company’s Employee Cause Your Work Injuries?
    • LA Food Trucks

    April 2023

    • Discrimination and Workers’ Compensation
    • Southern California’s Little-Known Amusement/Theme Parks

    March 2023

    • What Is Partial Disability, And How Does It Affect Benefits?
    • Est in California – Biggest, Tallest, Oldest, Deepest, and Largest

    February 2023

    • Medical Expenses and Workers’ Compensation
    • California Winter Sports and Attractions

    January 2023

    • Causes of Disability
    • Interesting State Mottos Including “Eureka”

    December 2022

    • 1 in 5 Americans are Injured on the Job
    • SSD- What Can Cause You to Lose Your SS Benefits
    • History of the Rose Parade

    November 2022

    • Eligibility for SSDI for Non-US Citizens and Those Residing Outside the U.S.
    • How to Report Unsafe Working Conditions?
    • History of the Hollywood Bowl

    October 2022

    • California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Process
    • What Effect Does Marriage Have on SSDI Benefits?
    • Haunted History of LA’s Haunted Houses

    September 2022

    • How Long Do SSDI Benefits Last and Can They Be Suspended?
    • From My Blog
    • What to Say to Your Workers’ Compensation Doctor

    August 2022

    • Are Heart Attacks Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
    • From My Blog
    • Amazing Facts About Los Angeles

    July 2022

    • Social Security Disability (SSD) Denials and Appeals Process
    • From My Blog
    • Summer Bicycle Safety Tips

    June 2022

    • Protecting CA Workers’ Compensation Claims
    • From My Blog
    • LA County Learning Disability Resources

    May 2022

    • Can My Family Members Collect Social Security Disability Based on My Account?
    • From My Blog
    • 5 Awesome Things to Do for Memorial Day

    April 2022

    • Workers’ Compensation for Uninsured Employers
    • From My Blog
    • California Islands

    March 2022

    • Social Security and Divorce
    • From My Blog
    • Highlights of the Squaw Valley 1960 Olympics

    February 2022

    • Workers’ Compensation for Temporary Workers
    • From My Blog
    • Tips for Celebrating the Super Bowl Safely

    January 2022

    • SSA’s Ticket to Work Program
    • From My Blog
    • 5 Best Beaches in Southern California

    December 2021

    • Tips for Workers’ Compensation Disputes
    • From My Blog
    • Consumer Fraud Scams: What You Should Know

    November 2021

    • Most Common SSDI Application Pitfalls
    • From My Blog
    • November is National Diabetes Month

    October 2021

    • Immediate Steps to Take if You Are Injured on the Job
    • From My Blog
    • Interesting Facts About the Hollywood Movie Industry

    September 2021

    • Is It Worth It to File a Social Security Disability Appeal?
    • From My Blog
    • You’ll Want to Visit These US National Parks in California

    August 2021

    • What Can an Employee Do When There Are Dangerous Work Conditions?
    • From My Blog
    • Enjoy The Ride in Southern California

    July 2021

    • Can Social Security Disability Benefits Change Over Time?
    • From My Blog
    • California’s Most Innovative and Creative Inventions

    June 2021

    • Common Reasons for WC Denials
    • From My Blog
    • How Los Angeles and the Surrounding Areas Got Their Names

    May 2021

    • SSDI Beneficiary: What You Wish You Knew
    • From My Blog
    • 5 Highly Rated Day-Trip Destinations

    April 2021

    • 7 Ways a Car Accident Qualifies for Workers’ Comp
    • From My Blog
    • 3 Famous CA Writers: Today & Yesterday

    March 2021

    • 4 Common SSDI Questions: Answered
    • From My Blog
    • 5 Must-See California State Parks

    February 2021

    • 5 Easy Ways to Sabotage Your Workers Comp
      Case
    • From My Blog
    • 8 Stellar Facts About Southern Cali

    January 2021

    • Disabled, Not Unable – Looking at the ABLE Act
    • From My Blog
    • 3 Riveting New Novels Based in L.A.

    December 2020

    • 10 Ways a Workers’ Comp Attorney Will Boost
      Your Benefits
    • From My Blog
    • 8 Tips to Prevent Holiday Decorating Mishaps

    November 2020

    • How to Easily Manage Your Social Security
    • From My Blog
    • 12 Interesting Facts About Thanksgiving

    October 2020

    • The What, Why, and How’s of Qualified Medical
      Evaluations
    • From My Blog
    • The Haunted History of Los Angeles

    September 2020

    • 3 Reasons to Celebrate Social Security’s 85th
      Anniversary
    • From My Blog
    • The ‘Seeing-Eye Dog’ Days of September

    August 2020

    • 5 Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know About
      Workers’ Comp
    • From My Blog
    • Don’t Want to Lay Low on Labor Day?

    July 2020

    • How Costly Can Hearing and Vision Loss
      Possibly Be?
    • From My Blog
    • It’s Wine ‘O’clock Here in California!

    May 2020

    • L.A.’s Olympian Hosting
    • From My Blog
    • Happy 50th, Medicare!

    April 2020

    • Common Workplace Injuries
    • From My Blog
    • Amazing Los Angeles Water System

    March 2020

    • Recognize Victims’ Needs During Brain Injury
      Awareness Month
    • From My Blog
    • California: Home of Invention

    February 2020

    • Workers’ Compensation Medical Expenses
      What is Covered and Who Chooses the Doctor
    • From My Blog
    • The Founding of Los Angeles: A Colorful Saga

    January 2020

    • Service Animals: Are Their Costs Covered by
      Medicare or Medicaid?
    • From My Blog
    • The Rose Bowl: Sports with Amazing Tradition

    December 2019

    • Keeping a Pain Journal for Your Workers’
      Compensation Claim
    • From My Blog
    • America’s Most Unique Procession: The Tournament of Roses
      Parade

    November 2019

    • Applying for Social Security Disability: Best Steps
      for Success
    • From My Blog
    • The Hollywood Bowl: Southern California’s Unique Treasure

    October 2019

    • Workers’ Compensation: Repetitive Stress Injuries
      in the Workplace
    • From My Blog
    • California Boasts 4 Ecoregions

    September 2019

    • Assistive Technology: The Future Is Here
    • From My Blog
    • 80 Years of Movies Set in Los Angeles

    August 2019

    • 5 Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know About
      Workers’ Comp
    • From My Blog
    • Don’t Want to Lay Low on Labor Day?

    July 2019

    • Disability and Eligibility for Medicare
    • From My Blog
    • All Aboard! The History of California Trains

    June 2019

    • Keep Important Deadlines in Mind for a Workers’
      Compensation Claim
    • From My Blog
    • Happy Endings: 7 Special Hikes in Southern California

    May 2019

    • Must I Have a Medical Appointment to Get Copies
      of My Medical Records? How Much Will It Cost?
    • From My Blog
    • Why California’s State Flag Boasts a Grizzly Bear

    April 2019

    • Seasonal Workers in California: Are They
      Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
    • From My Blog
    • U.S. National Parks, Old and New, Are National Treasures

    March 2019

    • Applying for Social Security Disability: How to
      Make Sure that Your Medical Exhibit Is Complete
    • From My Blog
    • Don’t Fly Away – Explore Southern California with These
      Staycation Ideas

    February 2019

    • Can My Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Denied?
    • From My Blog
    • What’s That California Tune? Test Yourself

    January 2019

    • All About Social Security Disability Payments
    • From My Blog
    • 9 Terrific Trivia Facts About Disneyland

    December 2018

    • Preparation Is Key for a Workers’ Compensation Deposition
    • From My Blog
    • Southern California Beaches: Something for Everyone

    November 2018

    • How Do VA Disability Benefits Affect Social Security Disability Eligibility?
    • From My Blog
    • Mystery Solved: Why California Is Called The Golden State

    October 2018

    • What Are the Most Common Workers’ Compensation Claims?
    • From My Blog
    • California: Land of Extremes

    September 2018

    • Common Myths about Social Security Disability
    • From My Blog
    • Southern California Has a Lot To Offer: Little-Known Amusement and Theme Parks

    August 2018

    • Can a Person Receive Social Security Disability Benefits If They Never Worked?
    • From My Blog
    • Horseback Riding: A Well-Kept Southern California Secret
    • Recipe of the Month
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
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    July 2018

    • Waiting for Social Security Disability Approval: How To Get By Financially
    • From My Blog
    • California’s Innovative Inventions
    • Recipe of the Month
    • What’s Happening In & Around VanNuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    June 2018

    • Workers’ Compensation Discrimination Can Take the Form of Retaliation
    • From My Blog
    • Do You Know How Los Angeles and Nearby Cities Got Their Names?
    • What’s Happening In & Around VanNuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    May 2018

    • Can My Family Members Collect Social Security Disability Based on My Account?
    • New Medicare Cards Are Coming
    • Fee Like Day Tripping? Southern California Has a Lot to Offer
    • Recipe of the Month: Spicy Sriracha Shrimp
    • What’s Happening In & Around Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    February 2018

    • Workers’ Compensation: How to Damage Your Own Case
    • California Workers’ Compensation for Domestic Workers
    • Los Angelles Food Trucks: A Delectable Tradition
    • Recipe of the Month: Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
    • What’s Happening In & Around Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    January 2018

    • Do IRA Withdrawals Affect Disability Benefits?
    • Be Wary of Medicare Scams
    • Get Outside to Experience California Winter Sports and Atractions
    • Recipe of the Month: Vegetarian Black Bean Chili with Ancho and Orange
    • What’s Happening In & Around Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    December 2017

    • Are Heart Attacks Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
    • Workers’ Compensation Law Changes After San Bernardino Shooting
    • Have Fun Decorating for the Holidays – Safely
    • Recipe of the Month: Eggplant Ricotta Bites
    • What’s Happening In & Around Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    November 2017

    • What Are the Most Common Pitfalls When Applying for Social Security Disability?
    • Workers’ Compensation and Repetitive Stress Injuries
    • Impress Family and Friends with These Fun Thanksgiving Facts
    • Recipe of the Month: Mini Chocolate Tarts
    • What’s Happening In & Around Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    October 2017

    • Dangerous Work Conditions – What Can An Employee Do?
    • What Are the Top Workers’ Compensation Claims and Causes?
    • Some Creepy October Fun: Southern California Haunted Houses
    • Recipe of the Month: Healthy Chicken Salad
    • What’s Happening In & Around Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    September 2017

    • Is it Worth It to File a Social Security Disability Appeal?
    • SSD Appeal Process
    • California – Fruit Center of the U.S.
    • Recipe of the Month: Penne with Butternut Squash
    • What’s Happening In & Around Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    August 2017

    • Common Reasons for Workers’ Compensation Denials
    • Only in Southern California: 8 Quirky Town Names
    • Have you received a letter stating that your claim has been denied
    • Recipe of the Month: Grilled Zucchini Halves with Chopped Tomato-Basil Salsa
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    July 2017

    • Survivor Benefits Can Count Toward SSA Earnings Test
    • Earnings Can Reduce Social Security Survivor Benefits
    • A History of Pirates in California: Not Just at Disneyland
    • Recipe of the Month: Banana Split Kebobs
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    June 2017

    • Does Workers’ Compensation Cover a Car Accident on the Job?
    • Bringing a Lawsuit Against the “Third Party” At-Fault Driver
    • 10 Intriguing Reads Set in Los Angeles
    • Recipe of the Month: Grilled Italian Eggplant Slices
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    May 2017

    • What Are the Different Parts of Medicare?
    • Injuries That Are Not Covered by Workers Compensation
    • Our Top 10 Southern California Hikes
    • Recipe of the Month: Fresh Blackberry Cobbler
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    April 2017

    • Don’t Get Burned by Social Security Phishing Scam
    • How Do I Know that an Email Is a Phishing Scam?
    • Intriguing Facts about Southern California
    • Recipe of the Month: Grilled Pear-Cheddar Pockets
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    March 2017

    • Applying for Social Security Disability: Frequently Asked Questions
    • When should I apply for SSDI?
    • How long will it take to get my claim approved?
    • Recipe of the Month: Citrus Baked Fish
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    February 2017

    • How Often Do You Check Your Social Security Statement?
    • What To Check in Your Social Security Statement
    • How to Correct an Error on Your Social Security Statement
    • Recipe of the Month: Winter Salad
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    January 2017

    • ABLE Savings Accounts: Created To Build Financial Security for Individuals with Disabilities
    • Explore Southern California’s Vibrant Art Museums
    • Who is eligible for an ABLE account?
    • Recipe of the Month: Chile Rellenos Casserole
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    December 2016

    • Can My Social Security Disability Benefit Amount Change?
    • Working While Receiving SSDI Benefits
    • Social Security Administration Unclear on Same Sex Benefits
    • Recipe of the Month: Herbed Chicken & Spinach Soup
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    November 2016

    • Keeping a Journal to Document your Pain
    • What To Include in Your Journal
    • California Wine: A Rich History
    • Recipe of the Month: Italian Sausage and Zucchini Quiche
    • What’s Happening in Van Nuys & Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    October 2016

    • Key Steps To Apply Successfully for SSDI
    • Can An Injured LA Domestic Worker Get Workers Compensation?
    • Amazing Facts about Los Angeles
    • Recipe of the Month: Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    September 2016

    • How a Social Security Disability Hearing Works
    • What To Expect at Your Claim Hearing
    • History of Trains in California
    • Recipe of the Month: Cider Roasted Squash
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    August 2016

    • Maximum Amount of Social Security a Family Can Receive
    • 4 Most Common Fatal Construction Accidents
    • LA Summer Olympics of 1932 and 1984
    • Recipe of the Month: Super Spinach Salad
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    July 2016

    • Social Security Disability: How Appeals Work
    • The 4 Levels of Appeals
    • Where Our Water Comes From
    • Recipe of the Month: Super Summer Salsa
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    June 2016

    • Social Security Disability: When Your Should Hire a Lawyer
    • What If My Application is Denied?
    • Basic Benefits of California Workers’ Compensation
    • Recipe of the Month: Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Breasts
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    May 2016

    • Social Security: Age 80 and Going Strong
    • 5 Awesome Things To Do for Memorial Day
    • Social Security Programs Cover Individuals with Disabilities & Survivors.
    • Recipe of the Month: Corn Salsa Recipe
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    April 2016

    • Do IRA Withdrawals and Private Pensions Affect Social Security Disability?
    • Four Most Common Fatal Los Angeles Construction Accidents
    • California’s Islands Reflect Our Rich Natural and Cultural Diversity
    • Recipe of the Month: Garlic Parmesan Zucchini and Tomato Bake
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    Feb 2016

    • Social Security Disability Payments: 2016 Funding Update
    • California Water Well Drilling Employee Electrocuted
    • The Founding of L.A. – Part of Our Complex and Colorful History
    • Recipe of the Month: Orange Cranberry Oatmeal
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    Jan 2016

    • Spouses May Collect Benefits Based on Your SSDI – And Ex–Spouses Too
    • Dangers of Taking Social Security Early
    • California: A Rich Source of Acclaimed Writers
    • Recipe of the Month: BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Coleslaw
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    2015

    December 2015

    • Medicare Eligibility: More Than Age 65
    • No Increase Coming for Social Security Recipients
    • Southern California: A Beach Lover’s Paradise
    • Recipe of the Month: Holiday Eggnog Snickerdoodles
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    November 2015

    • Social Security Benefits and Same Sex Couples
    • Brain Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
    • The Hollywood Bowl: A Treasured Landmark
    • Recipe of the Month: Gingerbread–Pumpkin Yule Log
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    • Read Newsletter »

    October 2015

    • Social Security Disability Benefits and Fibromyalgia
    • How to Begin the Workers’ Compensation Process
    • Hollywood’s Rich Movie–Making History
    • Recipe of the Month: Pesto Veggie Pizza
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    September 2015

    • All About Social Security Numbers
    • Why You Should Apply for Disability Benefits
    • California Presidents – Diverse and Intriguing
    • Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Stew
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    August 2015

    • Social Security Benefits and Divorce
    • Injuries That Are Not Covered by Workers Compensation
    • Are any Work–Related Injuries Not Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
    • Recipe of the Month: Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    July 2015

    • Disability Benefits for Sufferers of Asthma
    • Enjoy L.A.’s Diverse Labor Day Festivals and Events
    • Recipe of the Month: Spicy Turkey Burger
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    June 2015

    • Special Social Security Considerations for a Disabled Adult Child
    • California Lawmakers Propose Help for Injured Workers
    • Take Advantage of LA County Learning Disability Resources
    • Recipe of the Month: Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    May 2015

    • I Am Receiving SSDI Benefits – May I Still Work?
    • How to Get Medical Care when Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied
    • America’s Real Treasure: Our National Park System
    • Recipe of the Month: Corn and Avocado Salsa
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    April 2015

    • California Workers’ Compensation – the Appeal process
    • How to Get Medical Care when Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied
    • America’s Real Treasure: Our National Park System
    • Recipe of the Month: Corn and Avocado Salsa
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    March 2015

    • How Social Security Disability Medical Reviews Work
    • California in Song
    • Recipe of the Month: Grilled Vegetable Salad

    Feb 2015

    • Social Security Speeds Up Disability Application Process for Wounded Warriors
    • Think You Know Disneyland? Think Again!
    • Recipe of the Month: Pine Nut and Feta Cheese Ball

    January 2015

    • How Does GAF Score Impact Social Security Disability Benefit Approvals?
    • California: Biggest, Tallest, Oldest and Largest
    • Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe

    2014

    December 2014

    • Social Security Administration Fine–Tunes Eligibility for Individuals with Diabetes
    • Enjoy Holiday Decorations Safely
    • Recipe of the Month: Holiday Spiced Nuts
    • What’s Happening in Southern California in January 2015
    •  Read Newsletter »

    November 2014

    • What if I am Injured on the Job and My Employer is Uninsured for Worker’s Compensation?
    • Non–U.S. Citizens May Qualify for SSDI Benefits
    • November is National Diabetes Month
    • Recipe of the Month: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    October 2014

    • What if I am Injured on the Job and My Employer is Uninsured for Worker’s Compensation?
    • Our State’s Best Asset: Our People
    • Recipe of the Month: Hearty Squash Soup

    September 2014

    • How Long Do SSDI Benefits Last, and Can They Be Suspended?
    • Celebrate Canines that Live to Serve
    • Recipe of the Month: Mustard Roasted Salmon

    August 2014

    • All About Social Security Disability Hearings
    • Workers’ Compensation Eligibility for Temporary Workers
    • Enjoy Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters this August and September
    • Recipe of the Month: Fresh Fruit & Mint Salad
    • What’s Happening in Southern California
    •  Read Newsletter »

    July 2014

    • Returning to Work after an On–the–Job Injury in California
    • Family Members Eligibility for SSDI
    • Recipe of the Month: Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

    June 2014

    • Has Your Social Security Disability Application Been Denied? Working Through the Appeals Process
    • Protect Your California Workers’ Compensation Claim A Checklist
    • Recipe of the Month: Jerked Chicken Kabobs

    May 2014

    • Advice for Handling Workers’ Comp Disputes
    • Are SSD Benefits Taxable?
    • Recipe of the Month: Squash and Orzo Salad

    April 2014

    • Ticket to Work Program
    • More than 20% of Americans Have Been Injured on the Job
    • Recipe of the Month: Potato Tacos

    March 2014

    • SSD Insurance – Can Non-US Citizens Qualify
    • Eligibility for SSDI – Disability Must be Total
    • Recipe of the Month: Seven Layer Taco Dip

    February 2014

    • Federal and State Worker Benefit Programs Getting Through the Maze
    • Experienced Attorney Representation
    • Recipe of the Month: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    January 2014

    • Leading Causes of Disability
    • How does the SSA Define Visually Impaired?
    • Recipe of the Month: Buffalo Chicken Dip
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