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Disability in Los Angeles

To receive Social Security Disability in Los Angeles, you must qualify.  If approved for benefits you can expect to receive payments by the sixth calendar month from your disability.  However, a vast majority of disability claims are initially denied.  The Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing is a Los Angeles Social Security disability law firm and has served clients for decades.  Our level of expertise in Social Security disability claims in Los Angeles has helped hundreds of clients receive the benefits they deserve.

Qualifying for Los Angeles Social Security disability
To qualify for Social Security disability requires a physical or mental impairment expected to prevent the performance of substantial work ($900 or more per month) for at least one year, or a condition expected to result in death.

Social Security disability in Los Angeles has a waiting period
Filing a claim immediately upon occurrence of disability not only gets the process started, but enables you to receive benefits sooner.  Your Los Angeles Social Security disability attorney helps you file so your wait does not exceed the six-month waiting period.

Family members may also qualify for Social Security disability benefits in Los Angeles, including:

- Spouse if aged 62 or older
- Spouse if caring for minor child who receives social security benefits
- Unmarried children if under 18, under 19 if a full time student, 18 or older if severely disabled

However, Social Security disability in Los Angeles may reduce if you also receive worker’s compensation or other government disability benefits.  Total disability benefits may not exceed eighty percent of averaged earnings prior to disability.  Los Angeles Social Security disability benefits continue unless your condition improves or you return to substantial work.

Filing a Los Angeles Social Security disability claim
Often initial disability claims are denied, but that does not mean you cannot receive benefits.  Social Security disability allows a reconsideration and appeals process.  If necessary, you may take your appeal as far as the U.S. Supreme Court.

Contact a Social Security disability attorney today
Whether filing an initial claim, appealing, or applying for survivor benefits the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing can provide vital legal information and guidance.  We represent clients on a contingency fee basis—our fee is a percentage of recovered benefits.  Contact us at our Los Angeles office and arrange for a consultation with one of our Social Security disability attorneys today.