Pena & Bromberg, a Professional Law Corp.

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

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.

Reality: SSA evaluates mental disorders — including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder — under the same rig...
09/23/2026

Reality: SSA evaluates mental disorders — including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder — under the same rigorous medical listings used for physical conditions, and they qualify claimants every day.

The stigma around mental health often keeps people from even applying, even when their condition is just as limiting as a physical diagnosis would be.

If a mental health condition is the reason you can't sustain work, it deserves to be taken exactly as seriously as a physical one.

09/22/2026

If your ex-spouse passed away and you were married 10 years or more, you may be able to collect survivor benefits off their Social Security — starting at 60, or 50 if you're disabled.

Getting remarried after 60 doesn't take it away, and it doesn't reduce what their new spouse gets.

Most people never ask because nobody tells them. Not sure if this is you? Call (559) 439-9700.

If you were married for 10 years or more and are now divorced, you may qualify for Social Security benefits based on you...
09/21/2026

If you were married for 10 years or more and are now divorced, you may qualify for Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work record.

And if your ex has remarried, you may still qualify.

These are called divorced spouse benefits, and your benefit generally does not reduce the amount your ex receives.

You may be eligible if you’re unmarried, age 62 or older, and meet Social Security’s other requirements.

Think this could apply to you? Call Peña & Bromberg at (559) 439-6700 for a consultation.

Reality: the standard is whether you can sustain full-time, substantial work — not whether you can do anything whatsoeve...
09/18/2026

Reality: the standard is whether you can sustain full-time, substantial work — not whether you can do anything whatsoever. You can still cook, drive short distances, or manage your household and still meet SSA's definition of disabled.

This myth alone convinces people who genuinely qualify that they don't, simply because they can still function in limited ways day to day.

Being able to do *some* things isn't the same as being able to work full-time, every day.

Gaps in treatment can raise questions about your condition, especially if there’s no explanation for why they happened.M...
09/16/2026

Gaps in treatment can raise questions about your condition, especially if there’s no explanation for why they happened.

Maybe you couldn’t afford the visit.
Maybe you had no transportation.
Maybe you couldn’t get an appointment.
Maybe your symptoms made it difficult to leave home.

Those circumstances matter.

If your Social Security Disability claim has gaps in medical treatment, make sure the reason is documented and your full situation is understood.

Call Peña & Bromberg at (559) 439-9700 to discuss your case.

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