On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Nov 8, 2019 | Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income
Among the programs available to people who need a hand, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are among the most well-known. Both are similar in that they are benefits programs meant to help seniors or people with...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Nov 8, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance, despite what some people might think, is not only for those nearing retirement. In fact, anyone over the age of 18 is able to apply for SSDI benefits. While age is not the single determining factor in a case, it does play a role...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Nov 7, 2019 | Social Security Disability
According to a report by the Social Security Administration (SSA), only 22% of disabled workers who apply for Social Security benefits get approval on the first application. The rest must go through the appeals process before receiving income. You may feel frustrated...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | May 3, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Individuals in California who are seeking disability benefits must show that it will prevent them from holding gainful employment for 12 months. They may also qualify if a condition has prevented them from working for the last 12 months. When disability benefits are...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Apr 28, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
For many people in California, the Social Security Disability application process can be a lengthy and arduous ordeal. Many deserving claimants are denied when they first seek disability benefits. While some people give up on their claim after an initial rejection,...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Apr 18, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
People in California who are unable to work because of their disabilities may apply for Social Security Disability benefits. However, in order for people to receive benefits, they must be assessed as having significant limitations that prevent them from engaging in...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Apr 9, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Individuals in California may ask for disability benefits if they have a mental or physical condition that prevents them from obtaining a gainful living. Generally speaking, applicants who have had their applications denied will hear back in a relatively short period...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Some California residents with hearing impairments may wonder if they qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. There is some information about hearing problems included in the Social Security Administration’s blue book for assessing disability...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Mar 29, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Many people living in California receive Social Security disability benefits. In most cases, these individuals rely on that income to pay for basic living expenses. As a result, benefit recipients are often concerned about the possibility that their benefits could be...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Mar 20, 2019 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Some individuals in California have seen the way social networks can impact their life at school or work in a negative way. It may be surprising to some that what they post on Facebook and Instagram may soon affect their Social Security disability claim. In the budget...
