The Georgia workers' compensation program provides benefits to employees who have a work-related illness or injury. If your employer fires you after an injury, you can still claim workers' comp benefits if you are eligible. Review these factors that may apply if you...
Atlanta Social Security Disability Law Blog
Medical treatment is crucial to approval of SSD claims
When you seek Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your application will ask for detailed information regarding the type of medical treatment you are seeking for your disability. This is because backing up your claim with medical proof is essential to getting...
GAO report: 1% of Social Security Disability appellants die before getting a hearing
People who apply for Social Security Disability benefits generally are living with a serious disability or illness that prevents them from continuing to support themselves through work. Time is not on their side. But the majority of initial SSDI applications get...
How does Social Security define disability?
Among the many forms of financial assistance that may be available to a person with a disability is the government's Social Security Disability Insurance program. A person may qualify for SSDI benefits based on their work history or potentially based on the work...
Can you get long-term disability benefits for anxiety?
Georgia residents like you may want to look into disability benefits for anxiety. Physical disabilities often get the most discussion. But that does not mean that mental disabilities disqualify you from disability benefits. In particular, anxiety disorders may lead...
Speeding up your Social Security Disability benefits claim
A disability threatens your way of life and, under the worst of circumstances, your very life. It is easy to feel helpless while trying to navigate the Social Security system. However, not all Social Security Disability claims are equal. If you are facing immediate...
Your SSD claim was denied — what’s next?
If you recently submitted a claim for Social Security Disability benefits in Georgia and it came back with a denial, do not give up. More than half of all claims get denied off the bat, but that doesn't mean the process is over for you. The Georgia Disability Benefits...
Can I get social security and disability at the same time?
You might not have to worry about losing your social security benefits if you go on disability. Depending on your situation, you could receive social security and disability benefits at the same time. To understand how the details of these programs might apply to your...
Social Security Disability for visual disorders
Visual disorders may affect a person's ability to work. People may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits so they can continue to support themselves. Many different types of visual disorders may qualify for disability benefits. According to the Social...
How does legal trouble affect SSD benefits?
You probably rely heavily on your Social Security Disability benefit payments each month since your disability keeps you from being able to work. Trouble with the legal system may have you concerned that you will lose these benefits. The Social Security Administration...