Social Security Disability benefits are some of the most difficult benefits to get from the Social Security system due to the strict qualification requirements. Keeping these benefits can also be difficult because you must remain disabled per the SSA's definition. ...
Year: 2020
Year: 2020
¿Cuánto me corresponde por discapacidad?
Después de un accidente laboral, la primera preocupación es la salud. Una vez que se atienden los dolores físicos, otra cuestión adquiere prioridad: ¿cuánto me van a pagar ahora que no puedo trabajar.? En California, es posible recibir asistencia por discapacidad...
Facts about returning to work with restrictions after an injury
Your doctor may determine that even though you cannot do all your normal work duties, you have recovered enough to do some work. In this case, he or she may say that you can return to work, but with restrictions. Here are some factors to consider about working with...
Service sector workers face high risk of hearing loss
Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related injuries afflicting Americans. Yet, it is also often preventable. When you work in the service sector, you may face an elevated risk of suffering occupational hearing loss, which has the potential to...
Can you get benefits for depression?
As someone who suffers from depression, you know what a heavy toll it can take on your life. Depression can act as a crippling illness and even has physical effects that you may suffer through. Depression can even affect your ability to work a normal, steady job. So...
Top causes of workplace injuries
Workers in California are exposed to many different kinds of risks on the job, but some activities are riskier than others. Eighty-four percent of non-fatal workplace accidents that cause people to miss days of work are the result of three causes. These causes are:...
Tips for surviving the wait for SSD benefits approval
Approval for your Social Security Disability claim might take as long as a year and a half and you will likely go through initial denial followed by the appeals process. Given that your disability has kept you out of work, how will you make ends meet? Here are tips...
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre seguro por discapacidad y compensación laboral?
Muchas personas confunden estos dos términos, y es entendible considerando que a primera vista son similares. Ambos casos involucran recibir un pago. Este beneficio financiero es en pos de reemplazar una parte de su ingreso en caso de sufrir una herida o enfermedad....
How do you get a disability benefits hearing?
If the Social Security Administration denies your claim, you may choose to file an appeal. One part of the appeal process is a hearing. There are several steps in the appeals process. According to the Social Security Administration, you have to request a...
Can I build good credit after a bankruptcy?
If you have filed for bankruptcy relief to help get out from under a mound of debt, you deserve to feel hopeful about getting your financial life back on a positive track. An important next step in your financial journey should include conscious steps to rebuild your...