California Lawyers Explain Difference Between Social Security Disability & Supplemental Security Insurance – When an individual becomes disabled they often refer to the benefits they receive simply as “Social Security” – but there are actually several different programs that fall under the umbrella of the Social Security Administration, including:  Social Security Retirement Insurance, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income. […]

Is Social Security Disability Taxable? (2018) Many people mistakenly believe that since they paid payroll taxes out of their paychecks to fund their Social Security Disability benefits, theior SSDI checks will not be taxable.  Unfortunately this is not always the case. In some situations, benefits that Social Security pays are indeed taxable under federal income tax. […]

Can I Get Social Security Disability for Obesity? Obesity used to be listed as an impairment in the Social Security’s “Listing of Impairments” but it was removed in 1999. However you can still collect Social Security Disability for obesity under some circumstances – although it is more difficult than it was before.  The reasoning is that many […]

Can I Collect Social Security Disability for Cancer? At Cantrell Green we understand that the physical, psychological and financial effects of battling cancer can be overwhelming. We understand that you are unable to work but still need to support yourself and your family. If you are unable to work due to cancer, our experienced lawyers are […]