When you experience an injury or illness associated with your job, you may be eligible for workers' compensation. In Georgia, the State Board of Workers' Compensation manages this process. Prepare yourself by knowing the steps to take after an employment injury. File...
Atlanta Social Security Disability Law Blog
What do long and short term disability benefits cover?
Georgia residents with disabilities may seek Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. SSD benefits help a variety of individuals cover the expenses of daily life when work is hard. There are two primary types of disability insurance. Short-term disability (STD)...
Are you earning extra income while on SSD?
Even though you received approval for your application for Social Security Disability, it may not be enough to cover all your current (or future) expenses. Or, there may come a time when you no longer qualify for benefits but still need a viable income source. For...
How do brain injuries affect your ability to work?
When Georgia residents suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI), it changes their life. Some victims never achieve full recovery. It often impacts an individual's ability to work. This may fit the requirements for SSD eligible injuries. TBIs affect victims in both...
Will retirement affect your continuing disability review?
Every 3-5 Years, Social Security will review your case to make a determination of whether or not they believe you are disabled. What they are looking for is whether or not your condition has medically improved. This means medically improved to the point where you are...
Social security disability for a skin disorder
Skin disorders may not only cause pain for those who suffer, but they may also make them a candidate for Social Security Disability benefits. An important factor for qualifying is if the condition impacts a person's ability to work. Under the Social Security...
Why does the SSA review my benefits after approving them?
When you finally filed for your Social Security disability benefits in Georgia, you learn that the administration may review your Supplemental Security Income. These reviews can affect your ability to retain your SSI. The SSA completes reviews on a specific timeline...
Is my child eligible for SSD?
The world of disability benefits can be a very confusing place. There are many different programs that a person can apply for, and it is important to know the difference between all of them. A particularly touchy subject is government benefits for children....
Why was your SSD SSI claim denied?
People seeking disability benefits often think their conditions qualify as disabled. The truth is, several factors can result in the denial of your claim, even if your condition prevents you from working. First, if your condition will not last 12 months or result in...
SSD benefits paid to charity used to fund founder’s lifestyle
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...