On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Aug 4, 2020 | Social Security Disability
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. It’s one of the most well-known phrases, and a lesson in perseverance. Fortunately, this pearl of wisdom applies to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications. Most SSDI applicants are initially denied. The...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Jun 9, 2020 | Social Security Disability
To get approval for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must show the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you are disabled as the agency defines it. You must show that your condition has made you unable to work for at least 12 months, and you expect...
On behalf of Gade & Parekh, LLP formerly the Law Office of Elizabeth Gade, Inc. | Mar 12, 2020 | Social Security Disability
College can be a memorable time in a person’s life. But for some students, the mounting pressure of early adulthood can be too much for some to handle. That’s especially the case if they’re paying for school out of their own pocket. If college...
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...
