For Georgia residents who are suffering from a neurological disorder or injury that impacts their mental and psychological functioning, it can be difficult to maintain a job and perform the necessities of everyday life. This will inevitably result in financial...
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Month: April 2019
What is a herniated disk?
A herniated disk is a type of back injury that can leave a person in serious and chronic pain. In severe cases, a herniated disk can lead to numbness, a loss of sensation in one's core and problems going to the bathroom. While many residents of the Atlanta area are...
Can I get Social Security Disability and workers’ compensation?
After an injury at work, Georgia workers may find themselves needing medical treatment and also replacement income. This is particularly true if injuries leave the worker permanently disabled. While qualifying for each program involves a separate process and unique...
How high are SSDI benefits?
SSDI benefits may be a vital lifeline for disabled workers. On average, the monthly Social Security Disability Insurance benefit is $1,234 in Jan. 2019. However, beneficiaries may receive a monthly benefit that is less or more than this amount. Benefits are calculated...
New rules complicate SSDI hearings
The Social Security Disability eligibility process may be complicated, but new federal regulations issued over the last two years have also added complexity to seeking SSDI benefits. The Social Security Administration imposed requirements that evidence must be...
Reporting income essential for recipients of SSD
The Social Security Administration is responsible for reviewing your application for disability benefits and determining whether your inability to work qualifies you to receive disability benefits. Once you have been approved to receive benefits, it is your...
VA may not fight appeal of Navy veterans’ benefits
Awarding benefits for war-related injuries is not always assured. Thousands of navy veterans are ineligible for veterans benefits for any disability from their exposure to chemical defoliants used in the Vietnam War, which have been associated with serious and rare...
Veterans’ disability system changes proposed
There have been criticisms that the number and complexity of medical examinations and costs in the veterans' disability system are excessive. To combat this, the federal government has proposed a series of reforms in the President's 2020 budget that would revise...
2 Common Mistakes When Filing for Disability
The 2 mistakes we see all too often both stem from the same root issue: waiting too long to file. 1. All too often we see people holding off on filing during a good economy when jobs are plentiful, but then filing when the economy turns south and...
When denied Social Security disability, you can appeal and win
When a Georgia resident is injured, ill or is suffering from a condition that renders them unable to work, Social Security disability benefits are important. These benefits can help them make ends meet, get the medical care they desperately need and more. If the...