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It’s devastating to lose a loved one. If the deceased person was the primary earner in a family, the surviving spouse is often left wondering

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability program is a federal insurance program that provides monthly benefits to people who have a medically determinable impairment that

Wondering whether your union pension will impact your Social Security Disability benefit? This article will discuss the differences between a pension through a union and

Asthma is a medical condition that affects the airways in the lungs, which carry air in and out of the lungs. With asthma, the airways

Scoliosis: A Primer Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. The spine’s normal curves occur at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. With

What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body, along with other symptoms such as fatigue, sleep

Who Is a Social Security Disability Lawyer? Social Security lawyers help clients at all stages of the application process, from the initial application to the

A Brief Overview of SSI Benefits and Spending If you are receiving SSI (Supplementary Security Income) benefits, it is important to know the income, resources,

At the LaPorte Law firm, our attorneys and staff regularly interact with the local Social Security offices located throughout Northern California and Hawaii. This experience has allowed us to understand the slowdowns the Social Security Administration has experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.