Los Angeles Social Security Benefits

for Eligible Individuals

Social Security programs pay monthly benefits to retirees, surviving family members of deceased workers, and the disabled due to illness or injury.  The Los Angeles Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing is an experienced law firm that provides legal advice and services to clients pursuing Social Security benefits in Los Angeles. 

Social Security benefits in Los Angeles require qualification
Social Security is funded through payroll tax deductions and collected under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA).  Upon retirement, you and/or family members may be eligible for benefits. 

Benefits may be granted to:
 
- Widow(er)s
- Divorced spouses
- Dependent/disabled children
- Disabled workers
 
Social Security benefits may include:
 
- Retirement
- Spouse benefits
- Dependent or survivor benefits
- Disability benefits

Retirement benefits apply to workers aged 65−67 depending on birth date.  The  benefit amount is determined by earnings records and FICA contributions.  Retirement benefits may begin at age 62, however, early retirement permanently reduces benefit amounts.  Working beyond retirement age may increase Social Security benefits permanently.

Disability eligibility requires a physical or mental impairment expected to prevent performance of substantial work for at least one year—or a condition expected to result in death.  Disability benefits generally take six months to commence.  Benefits reduce if recipients also receive worker’s compensation or other government disability benefits. 

Family benefits may apply to eligible family members including:
 
- Spouse 62 or older
- Spouse caring for minor child receiving social security benefits
- Unmarried children under 18
- Unmarried children under 19 if full time student (high school),
- Severely disabled unmarried children 18 or older
 
Family members eligible for Survivor Benefits may include:
 
- Widow(er)s 62 or older
- Disabled widow(er)s 50 or older
- Widow(er)s caring for minor child under 16 or disabled child receiving benefits
- Dependent parents
- Divorced widow(er)s 
 
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is based on needs.  Low income individuals with little or no resources, and severely disabled children may qualify.

Contact us about Social Security disability benefits in Los Angeles today
Whether you need advice on retirement or other Los Angeles Social Security disability benefits, the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing provides knowledgeable representation.  Our skilled and seasoned attorneys have years of experience.  We represent clients on a contingency fee basis—our fee is a percentage of recovered benefits.  Contact us for a consultation today.