Georgia residents have disagreements with one another virtually every day. Most disagreements are minor in scope, of course, but some can have a major bearing on a person's life. In the legal system, a person's disagreement with the decision that is made in his or her...
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ALJ’s denial of disability benefits overturned on appeal
Georgia residents place a great deal of trust in their doctors and other medical professionals. Unfortunately, this same level of trust is not always followed by others during the process of evaluating a claim for Social Security disability benefits. During a hearing...
Have your disability benefits been incorrectly denied?
One of the things Georgia residents value most in their lives is their personal health. When an individual's health declines, it can pose serious challenges, not only because of the direct impacts of the illness, but because of the secondary effects as well like the...
What will cause a person to stop receiving disability benefits?
Change is a natural part of life for Georgia residents. Over the years, individuals may change jobs from time to time and see changes in their personal life and family circumstances. These changes are often what lead to individuals applying for Social Security...
How often will disability benefits be reviewed?
When Georgia residents pursue an important goal, there may be more at stake than simply reaching the goal. In many circumstances, maintaining the goal after it is reached can be just as important as getting there in the first place. This is certainly true when it...
Overseas visits may affect Social Security disability payments
Over the course of this summer, many Georgia residents may be hoping to get away for awhile on a vacation. For some, these visits may be more permanent in nature, such as for individuals who may be traveling outside of the United States for an extended period of time....
Veterans may apply for expedited disability benefits
Service to one's country through voluntary military duty is one of the noblest undertakings that a Fayetteville resident may choose to perform. Soldiers in all branches of the military put their lives on the line in order to ensure that the freedom of other Americans...
Do you qualify for multiple kinds of disability benefits?
When Georgia residents need financial assistance, the last thing they want to do is jump through obstacles and navigate through a confusing patchwork of legal regulations. And yet, it can often seem as though that is what is necessary when a person applies for Social...
Applying for benefits for a work-related injury
Workplace injuries are unfortunately common. When the injuries are serious, Georgia residents may find themselves unable to do their jobs and may find themselves without the income they need to live their lives. Lost wages can severely impact individuals' abilities to...
Can veterans with VA benefits qualify for SSD benefits?
This past Memorial Day, as with every year, many Georgia residents took the opportunity to reflect and remember the sacrifices from American veterans. In addition to remembering those sacrifices, Memorial Day provides a chance to think of what can be done to help...