A California resident who is unable to work may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. In order to get these benefits, applicants have to be able to prove they're disabled and that the condition they have is expected to last at least 12 months. Examiners...
How to prepare for a disability benefit hearing
California residents who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits may have their original applications denied. If a reconsideration appeal is also denied, it is possible to have a hearing before a judge. The questions...
Medical records and disability benefits
People in California are not required to have a previous medical history to file for the disability benefits the Social Security Administration provides, including Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Still, disability examiners...
SSD applicants can benefit from disability hearings
When people in California apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they may want to figure out how to maximize the likelihood of a positive outcome. However, during the first two stages of the process, there is often little an applicant can do to influence the...
Firefighters often suffer from muscular injuries at work
It's easy to assume that injured firefighters most commonly suffer from burn injuries or respiratory illnesses due to the more serious risks at hand in their line of work. However, muscular injuries, such as sprains and strains, are actually what most affect...
Challenging repeated denials of disability benefits
The Social Security Administration frequently denies applications for disability benefits. A denial -- even a second denial after a reconsideration appeal -- does not exhaust options for applicants in California. By obtaining a hearing in front of an administrative...
