On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jan 5, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Those in Douglasville who are seeking Social Security Disability benefits typically only do so after exhaustive efforts to support themselves through other means. Despite all of their hard work, however, their injuries or disabling conditions may make it impossible...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jan 4, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Georgian residents depend on Social Security Disability (SSD) when illness or injury keep them from work. Unfortunately, the SSA does not approve every SSD claim. In fact, a large number never make it past the initial request stage. What can you do to continue...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Dec 19, 2019 | Social Security Disability
For many people, the decision to file for Social Security Disability benefits is a no-brainer. For some people in Georgia, however, this decision is more complex and the Law Office of Ellene Welsh knows there are other considerations to focus on before approaching the...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Dec 13, 2019 | Social Security Disability
If you experience symptoms of abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, weight loss and rectal bleeding, you may have inflammatory bowel disease. It affects approximately 1.3% of the U.S. population, including Georgia. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the term...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Dec 6, 2019 | Social Security Disability
It can be confusing to navigate federal aid programs, including those administered by Social Security. Individuals who are blind or have a qualifying disability may seek financial assistance through either the Social Security Disability Insurance program and/or the...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Nov 1, 2019 | Social Security Disability
If your claim for Social Security Disability is denied, you have the option to appeal your claim. At some point in the appeal process in Georgia, you may have to bring your case before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). An ALJ presides over a hearing that could...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Oct 25, 2019 | Social Security Disability
If you can no longer work because of injury or illness, you may qualify for Social Security disability insurance. The Social Security Administration impairment listing, often called the “blue book,” provides specific criteria for a range of qualifying...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Sep 10, 2019 | Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation
If you are unable to work for more than one year as a result of a disability, you may be eligible to collect Social Security Disability benefits. Your condition can be physical and/or mental in nature and may be permanent or temporary. If your disability resulted...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Sep 4, 2019 | Social Security Disability
For many Georgia residents injured on the job, receiving government benefits is crucial for paying medical bills, making mortgage payments and covering everyday expenses. Filing a Social Security claim requires meeting a variety of deadlines and supplying specific,...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Aug 23, 2019 | Social Security Disability
For most people in Georgia, collecting Social Security Disability benefits is a necessary evil. They really do not want to be on assistance. They would rather be working. However, getting people back to work after a debilitating injury is not an easy task. In this...
