It is no surprise that many Georgia residents with heart disease are unable to work and must rely on Social Security disability benefits for financial support. However, the Social Security Administration will not automatically grant you SSDI benefits for illnesses...
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Evidence you will need to prove your SSDI claim
With thousands of Georgia residents applying for Social Security disability benefits each year, the Social Security Administration has implemented strict standards for awarding these benefits. To avoid having your initial claim denied, it is important to make sure you...
Disability payments set to increase nationwide in 2019
As we mentioned in an earlier post, disability and other payments under Social Security rarely stay the same from year to year. One of the main factors that generally increases the amount of Social Security disability benefits you get each year is the cost of living...
How does the SSA calculate Social Security disability benefits?
The Social Security Administration reports that approximately 175 million workers are covered by Social Security. However, many Georgia residents are unclear on how Social Security works and how they can receive SSDI benefits. Generally, if you work and receive a...
Can one receive both veterans’ benefits and SSD benefits?
Disabled veterans in Georgia and across the United States often come back home after serving our country to find that their injury or illness keeps them from working. Fortunately, the Veterans Administration and Social Security Administration both offer veterans'...