In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pekas Smith, an Arizona disability law firm, has published guidance on how ...

Pekas Smith Clarifies Which Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits Under the SSA Blue Book. PHOENIX, AZ. A common misconception among applicants is that certain diagno ...

An appeals court recently ruled that federal employees’ disability retirement benefits cannot be denied solely based on a lack of “objective” medical evidence.

Q. My family is going through rough times right now. My father was on unemployment and was the breadwinner for his family but due to a heart attack, he has been in the hospital for about two weeks and ...

There are so many misconceptions about the Social Security disability program. I've written a book called Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts. It puts to rest all the crazy rumors that are out ...

Phoenix, AZ — Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can feel overwhelming for Arizona residents who are unsure whether they meet the qualifications. Pekas Smith Disability Attorneys ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Q. I’m 49 and I had to stop working for medical reasons in August 2021. I have a private disability policy. After the six month elimination period, the carrier granted me full disability and I started ...

Q. My family is going through rough times right now. My father was on unemployment and was the breadwinner for his family but due to a heart attack, he has been in the hospital for about two weeks and ...