Category: Social Security Disability

What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability?

March 17, 2021 |

Your job is your livelihood. When an injury or illness makes it difficult or impossible for you to work, you need a way to replace your lost paychecks. Thankfully, there are two primary ways that people in California can get replacement income when they’re unable […]

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Let Us Help You Get the SSD Benefits You Earned

December 23, 2019 |

The Social Security Administration (SSA) takes a percentage of every paycheck earned by workers in the U.S. That money is later paid back to workers in the form of Social Security retirement benefits. However, some people need that money sooner rather than later, especially if […]

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Why Are SSD Benefits Claims Denied?

October 29, 2018 |

Social Security benefits aren’t just for retirees. They’re also designed to protect people who are injured or develop illnesses that prevent them from going back to work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is in charge of overseeing the benefits system and determining who gets monthly […]

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Why Do You Need a Lawyer to Help with Your SSD Benefits Claim?

July 30, 2018 |

When you’re unable to go back to work, you’re supposed to be eligible to get compensation via the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits program. But the Social Security Administration (SSA) makes it difficult for injured workers to get the money they deserve—and if you’re unfamiliar […]

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We Want to Help With Your SSD Benefits Claim

January 29, 2018 |

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are a government funded program for workers who get hurt or develop illnesses that prevent them from returning to their jobs for long periods of time. And while SSD benefits can be life-changing for approved workers and their families, countless people […]

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A Better Way to Seek SSD Benefits

July 03, 2017 |

Social Security Disability(SSD) benefits are difficult to secure. In our experience, it’s not simply about whether or not you are disabled and qualify for benefits but a lack of understanding of the application process and how the system works. Too qualify for benefits, you must prove […]

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Losing the Ability to Work

June 05, 2017 |

The ability to get up on a Monday morning and go to a job that pays the bills is a privilege. We take that privilege for granted while thousands of Americans struggle with injuries or illnesses that have robbed them of that ability. As a result, […]

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Win the Battle for Securing SSD Benefits

April 17, 2017 |

Disabled folks in San Francisco face an uphill battle to get Social Security Disability benefits. We wish it were different, but the sad reality is more than two-thirds of all initial applications are denied, leaving thousands of people every year wondering how they’re going to […]

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The Difference Between Getting By and Losing Everything

November 14, 2016 |

Social Security Disability (SSD) exists to help disabled Americans who can no longer work make ends meet. No one has ever gotten rich from receiving SSD benefits, though they can be the difference between getting by and losing everything. Still, thousands of disabled Americans each year […]

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The Right Next Move After Becoming Disabled

September 19, 2016 |

We all have dreams and aspirations for our lives. For many of us, those aspirations directly relate to the careers we choose. We want to be successful and advance up the ladder, but most of all, we want to simply provide for our families. That’s […]

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Why Most SSD Applications are Denied

June 27, 2016 |

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits exist to help the disabled people of our community survive once they are unable to work. Although SSD benefits won’t make anyone rich, they can be the difference between making ends meet and abject poverty. SSD is an extension of the […]

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Winning Your Social Security Disability Appeal

May 02, 2016 |

The Social Security system is one of the America’s greatest accomplishments. It provides financial support to millions of hard-working people at the end of their careers to help them make ends meet during their golden years. President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law […]

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The Process of Getting Approved for Social Security Disability in California

August 04, 2015 |

Suffering from a debilitating injury or illness can be a financial strain due to the overwhelming medical bills that can accompany such a condition combined with an inability to work and earn income. Fortunately, many who are facing these types of circumstances may be capable […]

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Why You Should Avoid Pension “Cash Out” Agreements if You’re a Disabled Vet

December 22, 2014 |

Soldiers who have been left permanently disabled as a result of injuries they sustained during their service to our nation are often entitled to veterans disability benefits; however, these payments may not be enough for many to make ends meet—especially in the San Francisco area […]

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