It is amazing how things have changed over the last few decades. Individuals have experienced great change in their personal and professional lives, including changes to their family and advancements in their personal careers. Society as a whole has also changed over...
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How does a return to work affect SSD benefits?
As discussed in this blog last week, Georgia residents and those around the country recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many individuals have benefited from the ADA and continue to rely on its protections for those with a...
Georgia residents celebrate 25 years of the ADA
There were celebrations and moments of reflection around Georgia and the nation recently as the country marked an important milestone in the lives of millions. It was 25 years ago that the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was signed into law. The ADA has had a...
Overcoming the hurdles in veterans’ disability claims
Georgia residents work hard to support their families. This hard work can be jeopardized when a person suffers a serious injury that prevents the individual from working. Spouses, children and others are directly impacted when a person suffers a serious injury that...
Which veterans are eligible for disability compensation?
Life can change in an instant for Georgia residents. Things that may be taken for granted one day can be drastically changed without notice, causing individuals to rearrange their life and deal with issues they never dreamed they would be dealing with before. These...
VA Secretary discusses veterans’ issues during Georgia visit
It was another fun and memorable Fourth of July holiday for many Georgia residents. Whether individuals spent the holiday with family or friends, or doing something else, many were reminded of the true meaning of the holiday and the call to celebrate the freedom and...
What occurs during a hearing on disability benefits?
When Georgia residents have an important goal they want to reach, the road to accomplish that goal can be full of obstructions and difficulties. There can be numerous setbacks along the way, with each presenting a new challenge that must be overcome to continue down...
What can one do when a request for disability benefits is denied?
Nobody is perfect, as much as Georgia residents might want to believe otherwise from time to time. When other persons or entities make errors that fundamentally affect Georgia residents, those individuals may have some recourse available to correct the errors, at...
Short and long term goals with SSDI claims
Many Georgia residents find it important to set short and long term goals in their personal and professional lives. These goals may take much time, effort and resources to achieve, but the end result can be well worth it. Take, for example, the process of healing and...
Returning to work after SSDI benefits
Many Georgia residents work hard to make a living for themselves and their families. Given this hard work, it can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening when a person suffers a setback that impacts their ability to provide a living. However, options may be...