Frequent Questions

1. SSI Verses SSD: What's Best for Me?
2. Reconsideration: How Long Does it Take?
3. If my claim is Denied or I get a Denial letter from SSA, how long do I have to appeal?
4. Dire Needs: Can My Case be Pushed to the Front of the Line?
5. Disability: What is Social Security's Definition?
6. Am I Disabled?
7. I'm Disabled: Can I work Without Losing my Benefits?
8. Attorney San Diego, CA: What is the difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?
9. Children's Disability Benefits: Are They Different?
10. Can I receive both SSD and SSI disability benefits?
11. Attorney Los Angeles, CA: I live in Los Angeles, do I get paid the same as people in San Diego, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Riverside, Oceanside, Escondido, or Chula Vista if I’m awarded my SSI or Disability benefits?
12. Does Social Security use a List of Impairments to determine if I can get benefits?
13. Attorney San Diego, CA: I’ve applied, how long does it take to get a decision on my disability benefits?
14. Attorney San Bernardino, CA: Does California have a time limit on Social Security disability benefits?
15. Attorney Oceanside: I live in Los Angeles (L.A.), if I go back to work how will it affect my benefits?
16. Attorney Carlsbad, CA: Do Social Security disability benefits change once I turn full retirement age?
17. Attorney Long Beach, CA: Can you explain why there is a five month waiting period for Social Security Disability Benefits?
18. Attorney Long Beach, CA: I live in Long Beach, California; if my condition worsens, can my Social Security disability benefits be increased?
19. Attorney Irvine, CA: Will I automatically get Medi-Cal benefits if I get Social Security Disability?
20. Attorney San Diego, CA: If my claim is Denied or I get a Denial letter from SSA, how long do I have to appeal?
21. Attorney Los Angeles, CA: Is there anything I can do to expedite my Disability case?
22. Attorney Escondido, CA: How many income credits are required for Social Security disability?
23. Long Beach, CA Attorney: If I’m terminal; can I qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
24. Los Angeles, CA Attorney: What are non-medical Social Security disability requirements?
25. Santa Ana, CA Attorney: What is the definition for children filing for ssi or Social Security disability?
26. Anaheim, CA Attorney: If I re-apply for Social Security disability benefits, will my wait be just as long?
27. Riverside, CA Attorney: Can an adult, disabled since childhood, receive benefits on a parent’s earnings record?
28. Chula Vista, CA lawyer: What would my attorney do to represent me in my Social Security Disability case?
29. Huntington Beach Attorney: When should I apply for Social Security Disability (SSD)?
30. Moreno Valley, CA Attorney: When should I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
31. Santa Clarita, CA Attorney: What are SSA’s requirements for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
32. Ontario, CA Attorney: What are SSA’s requirements for Social Security Disability (SSD)?
33. Garden Grove, Attorney: When should I hire Jorgensen Law for Attorney Representation?
34. Pomona, CA Attorney: What can I do to speed up my social security disability application?
35. El Cajon, CA Lawyer: If I’m denied my Social Security benefits, how long do I have to appeal?
36. Escondido, CA Lawyer: My claim is denied; How many times can I appeal if I keep getting Denied?
37. San Diego, CA Lawyer: My Social Security was Denied; should I appeal or file a new claim?
38. Downey, CA Attorney: Can a claimant receive both SSI and SSDI benefits at the same time?
39. Long Beach, CA Lawyer: Why should I hire a California attorney, Jorgensen Law, instead of one of those national firms?
40. LA Attorney: How do attorneys get paid on SSI or SSDI cases; do you get a contingency fee?
41. Santa Ana, CA Lawyer: If I get SSI or SSDI disability benefits, will I also receive medical benefits?
42. Anaheim, CA Lawyer: What evidence does the Federal government use on a SSI or SSDI disability case to determine weather a person is disabled?
43. Riverside, CA Lawyer: How can my doctor help my claim for SSI or Disability benefits?
44. San Bernardino, CA Lawyer: Can you provide me with a list of the social security hearing offices in California?
45. Temecula, CA Attorney: How long does it usually take to get a decision on my disability case?
46. Vista, CA Attorney: What is the difference between Medi-care and Medi-cal?
47. Los Angeles, CA Lawyer: Do you have a list of all the local Social Security Administration (SSA) branch office locations?
48. San Diego, CA Lawyer: How long does the Reconsideration Appeal take for a decision?
49. Long Beach, CA Lawyer: How much are attorney fees in a social security case?
50. Riverside, CA Lawyer: I have a friend who was approved her disability benefits, should I have her help me with my application and appeal paper work?
51. Los Angeles, CA Atty: Is it true that cases handled by Attorneys have a much higher winning percentage on disability cases?
52. San Diego, CA. Atty: Do you handle SSI cases for the homeless?
53. Long Beach, CA. Atty: Does Jorgensen Law collaborate with other social service providers?
54. San Bernardino, CA Atty: What is your winning percentage on SSI and SSDI cases?
55. Riverside, CA. Atty: Can alcoholics and drug addicts receive SSI benefits?
56. Anaheim, CA Atty: How long does it take to get a hearing, once a case is at ODAR?
57. Santa, Ana, CA Atty: If my only disability is Mental illness, can I still get benefits?
58. Los Angeles, CA Atty: How long will I be able to receive my Social Security Disability benefits?
59. San Diego, CA Atty: I am disabled, but only qualify for SSI; can I use my husbands earnings record?
60. Long Beach, CA Atty: What are Disabled Widows Benefits?
61. San Marcos, CA Attorney: My husband passed away 4 years ago, can I qualify for Widow’s Benefits?
62. Los Angeles, CA Attorney: Will my Worker’s Compensation benefits and State Disability payments affect my Social Security Disability?

To contact California Social Security Disability lawyer Don H. Jorgensen, call our San Diego, Los Angeles or Riverside, California law office at 866.587.9176, or contact us by e-mail.