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Pena & Bromberg, a Professional Law Corp. Social Security Disability Law Firm

Four things we already accept about glasses that we should accept about disability. Nobody assumes your vision healed be...
10/09/2026

Four things we already accept about glasses that we should accept about disability. Nobody assumes your vision healed because you left your glasses at home, so one good afternoon does not mean the condition is gone.

Nobody asks you to prove you still need them every morning, though Social Security will ask you in writing more than once. Nobody calls glasses cheating at reading, and a cane, a brace or a service dog is not cheating at living.

And glasses help without curing anything, which is exactly why treatment that makes your day survivable is not proof you can work full time. If your condition is real but hard to see, it still has to be documented. That part we can help with.

10/08/2026

That old vacation photo may feel irrelevant, but public social media can become part of the picture when you’re filing for Social Security Disability.

Before filing an SSDI claim, review your public posts and tagged photos to make sure they don’t create a misleading impression of your daily limitations.

Your filing date can affect when benefits may be payable, including potential back pay. A long delay can also make it ha...
10/07/2026

Your filing date can affect when benefits may be payable, including potential back pay. A long delay can also make it harder to piece together your work history, earnings, and medical records.

That doesn’t mean everyone should file immediately. But if your condition is keeping you from working, understanding your options early may help you avoid unnecessary delays.

Recently stopped working because of your health? Save this or share it with someone who may need it.

Want to talk through your SSDI options? Call (559) 439-9700.

10/06/2026

DM us "KIDS" to see if your children qualify.

Someone will tell you that you look fine. They will say it while you are having your best hour of the week.Fibromyalgia,...
10/05/2026

Someone will tell you that you look fine. They will say it while you are having your best hour of the week.

Fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic migraines, PTSD, long-term back pain and heart conditions do not announce themselves from across a parking lot, and Social Security is not judging you by how you look either. It is reading a file.

So the work is making the file match the reality: keep the appointments, tell your providers what a bad week actually costs you, and write down the days you could not get out of bed while you still remember them.

You are not exaggerating by describing your worst days. Those are the days that decide whether you can hold a job. If your record does not sound like your life yet, that is fixable.

The amount you may receive depends on your individual situation, so don’t rely on dollar amounts you see online.Think WE...
10/02/2026

The amount you may receive depends on your individual situation, so don’t rely on dollar amounts you see online.

Think WEP or GPO may have affected your benefits? Check your my Social Security account and make sure your contact and direct deposit information are current.

And remember: don’t pay someone who calls promising to “release” your Social Security back payment.

It's called your 'date last insured.' Your work credits don't last forever once you stop paying into the system.For most...
09/30/2026

It's called your 'date last insured.' Your work credits don't last forever once you stop paying into the system.

For most people, insured status expires roughly 5 years after they stop working — meaning timing can matter just as much as your medical condition when you eventually file.

If you've been out of work for a while and are dealing with a new or worsening condition, it's worth finding out where your insured status stands before more time passes.

09/29/2026

Your words matter during an SSDI hearing.

Don’t minimize your symptoms, exaggerate your limitations, or say something that contradicts your Social Security Disability claim. Answer honestly and explain how your condition actually affects your ability to work.

Have an ALJ hearing coming up? Preparation can make a difference.

Call Peña & Bromberg at (559) 439-9700 for a free consultation.

Every dollar of your monthly VA disability payment is yours, completely tax-free, for life.That's different from militar...
09/28/2026

Every dollar of your monthly VA disability payment is yours, completely tax-free, for life.

That's different from military retirement pay, which usually is taxable — a distinction that trips up a lot of veterans when they're planning their finances.

If you've been rated by the VA, this is worth double-checking with a tax professional so nothing gets withheld that shouldn't be.

09/24/2026

A myth we hear constantly: your ex has to be retired before you can collect off their Social Security.

If you've been divorced at least two years, your ex only has to be old enough to qualify (62) — they never have to file. You need a marriage that lasted 10 years, a final divorce, and to be single now. Men and women both qualify.

Told otherwise? Call (559) 439-9700 and we'll walk through it.

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