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Category: Social Security Disability

How Long Does It Take to Get Social Security Disability?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Jonathan Pena

Who Receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program designed to provide financial assistance to disabled individuals who cannot take part in Substantial Gainful Activit...

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How Does A Lump Sum Settlement Affect SSI?

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Jonathan Pena

How Does A Lump Sum Settlement Affect Social Security Disability - Are Your Benefits Threatened? Many people across the United States depend on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to support th...

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When Can a Treating Provider’s Assessment Be Rejected in California?

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

When can a district court in Fresno, California reject the assessment of a treating provider? A recent district court decision considered this question. While the court’s decision provides guidance, a dedicated California Social Security Di...

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Importance of Having a Strong Medical Record of Your Impairments

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

While you may believe your symptoms are clearly disabling, there is a specific process a California administrative law judge must go through to determine whether you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. An experienced attorney c...

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Evaluation of Disabling Impairments in California

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

When is an impairment disabling in a California Social Security Disability case? It can be challenging for a claimant to establish that a particular impairment is disabling, and sometimes an administrative law judge will find that certain i...

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ALJ Doesn’t Properly Weigh Medical Evidence for Claimant with Bipolar Disorder

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

In a recent district court decision, a 51-year-old plaintiff asked for summary judgment to reverse the SSA’s finding that he wasn’t disabled. If you are trying to obtain Social Security Disability benefits in California, it is crucial to ha...

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Deviations from Hearing Appeals Litigation and Law Manual in Administrative Law Judge’s Reasoning

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

In a recent district court decision, the plaintiff sought judicial review of a California administrative law decision denying her application for benefits under the Social Security Act. The plaintiff had stated her onset of disability was A...

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How Much Weight is a Treating Doctor’s Opinion Given?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

If you are applying for SSDI benefits in Fresno, you may be curious how much weight your treating doctor’s opinion is given. In a recent Social Security Disability case in the Southern District of California, the plaintiff sought judicial r...

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ALJ Fails to Consider Certain Impairments in California SSI and SSDI Case

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

If you are trying to obtain SSI or SSDI benefits in Fresno, it can be important to retain an experienced attorney who can work to make sure the Social Security Administration understands the impact of all of your impairments on your case.  ...

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Substance Abuse and Social Security Disability Benefits in California

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Jonathan Pena

In a recent district court case that sheds light on how courts view the approval of California disability insurance benefits, a plaintiff asked for review of the Commissioner’s denial of his request for Social Security disability insurance ...

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