Almost 10 million Americans depend on social security disability claims each year. Unfortunately although disability applicants are shortlisted exclusively on eligibility requirements, they are awarded on the need-based basis amongst the pool of shortlisted claimants. This means that among the total number of applicants, only around 4.6% are actually awarded the claims. The good news is, the…

Work credits are your gateway to social security. You earn work credits when you earn sufficient income to translate into a work credit each year, with a limitation of only 4 work credits each year. The amount you earn and the social taxes you pay, enables you to qualify for social security claims when needed. The number…

What is your residual functional capacity, RFC and how is it determined The Social Security Administration will not only determine disability benefits on your disability and medical evidence but also look into the details of your work functionalities – whether you are able to work or how much your disability prevents you from working –…

Social security changes happening in 2019 The year 2019 will mark a lot of optimal changes for the social security beneficiaries. Good news is, even when some of the changes like an increase in taxable income seem doubtful as positive, most of the changes are in your favor! Let’s dive in and learn what 2019…

When you experience a disabling injury, your life will change dramatically in profound ways. While you need to focus on your recovery, it is also important to begin taking steps that will allow you to have a secure future — even if your disability stops you from working on a temporary or permanent basis.  If…

If your claim for Social Security Disability benefits is denied both initially and after a Request for Reconsideration, you have the opportunity to appeal your benefits denial at a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). You should be represented by an experienced disability benefits lawyer in Los Angeles who can help you to prepare…

If your initial claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is denied and your request for reconsideration is not successful, you must move on to the next stage of appealing a denial of disability benefits. This stage will require you to attend (in person or via video) a Social Security Disability hearing. At the hearing,…

If you become disabled and you want to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD), you need to know what the rules are to become eligible for benefits. The requirements for qualifying for disability income are strict, and the process can be complicated so it is important that you hire an experienced Los Angeles Social Security…

Those who are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will begin receiving their monthly income from the Social Security Administration (SSA) five months after their established onset date (the date at which they first qualified as disabled).  This five month waiting period can leave a disabled individual without income for a long time,…

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the established onset date (EOD) must be determined. The EOD is the date at which you officially developed a qualifying disability that the SSA believes makes you eligible for benefits.  The EOD is sometimes very clear: for example, it may be the date when you suffer a…