Can I Collect SSI and Social Security Disability (SSD) at the Same Time? Yes, under certain circumstances, you can collect SSI and SSDI at the same time. This is referred to as collecting “concurrent benefits”. This usually happens when a disability applicant is approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) but they qualify for only a […]
Attorneys Helping Veterans Get Social Security Benefits Men and women who have served in the military, who have become disabled are covered by the Veterans Administration’s medical and pension program, and also by the Social Security Disability system. However, many veterans, their families or their care providers are not aware of this “concurrent eligibility” dual coverage. In […]
Attorneys Explain California Workers’ Comp Terms: MMI – MMI stands for “Maximum Medical Improvement” and refers to a finding in a California Workers Compensation case that an injured worker will not continue to get better, regardless of continued treatment. An MMI Report is a report written by the injured employee’s primary doctor (also referred to […]
QME and AME in California Workers Compensation Cases – California Workers Comp QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) – QME stands for “Qualified Medical Evaluator” and refers to a physician who evaluates you when there are questions about what Workers Compensation benefits an injured employee should receive. To qualify as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) a physician must […]
Lawyers Explain Awards for Amputation Workers Comp Cases – Our experienced Orange County workers compensation attorneys have helped many men and women deal with the loss of a finger, hand, arm, leg or other limb or extremity. We understand that the physical, emotional and psychological effects of such an injury can be devastating. And we are here […]
Social Security Disability for Central Nervous System Disorders – Neurological medical conditions are those that affect the brain or the central nervous system – including the spinal cord, and/or the peripheral nervous system. Social Security typically approves disability claims (SSD) for serious nerve-based diseases. Social Security Disability will typically be approved for serious Central Nervous […]
Can Undocumented Workers Get Workers Compensation in California? Yes – undocumented workers are protected by all California labor laws – including Workers Compensation Laws. However, in today’s challenging political climate, some undocumented workers may be worried about filing a Workers COmpensation claim Under California law, all workers – whether or not they are legally authorized […]
Social Security Disability for Neurodegenerative Diseases – Neurological medical conditions are those that affect the brain or the central nervous system – including the spinal cord, and/or the peripheral nervous system. Social Security approves disability claims (SSD) for nerve-based diseases. Social Security Disability will typically be approved for serious Neurodegenerative conditions (such as Parkinson’s disease, […]
Ask the Attorney: Can I Collect Social Security for Diabetes? More than 30 million Americans suffer from Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes – and our attorneys have helped hundreds of clients suffering from Diabetes collect the Social Security Disability that they deserve. Type 1 Diabetes is a hereditary disease that primarily strikes children. It is an […]
Can I Collect Social Security for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome? Our experienced Social Security attorneys have represented thousands of men and women with back problems. And we understand that almost nothing is as painful as a back or spinal injury or condition. Unfortunately, because of the extremely high volume of back pain related Social Security […]
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