Georgia residents suffering from a disability or medical condition that prevents them from working may feel overwhelmed by their financial obligations. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration approves Social Security disability benefits for thousands of people...
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How will a spine injury be evaluated for disability benefits?
People in Georgia who suffer a spine injury will have a great deal of concern as to what the future holds. Because any back injury can cause a person severe pain and leave them disabled, they will frequently find themselves unable to work and in need of extensive...
People receiving SSDI could also receive Medicare
When people are injured or become ill in Georgia they usually work through quite a few issues. There is the physical aspect, as injuries and illnesses affect people's ability to complete certain daily tasks, their ability to work and other issues. People also must...
Can you receive SSDI benefits for arthritis?
Many people suffer from injuries or illnesses which affect their daily lives. These injuries and illnesses can be acute and happen suddenly, such as broken bones, brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. However, some injuries develop over time and can continually...
What should you know about SSD benefits and Ticket to Work?
There is often a perception that Georgia residents who are seeking or receiving Social Security Disability benefits are completely unable to work. While an inability to work is often a factor in receiving SSD benefits, it is not a requirement. People who believe they...
One may be able to receive SSDI for endocrine disorders
People in Georgia are probably aware of the major organs and body parts they have and are aware of their basic functions. However, there are many parts in the body that people may not be aware of and if they have heard of them may not know their functions or what they...
Obtaining VA disability benefits for PTSD
Many people in Georgia are currently in the military or served in the military at some point in time. There are many requirements for people in the military and many will be deployed at some point during their time in the military. These deployments can send people in...
Blind Georgia residents may qualify for SSD benefits
Georgia residents who are legally blind or have vision problems may qualify for Social Security disability benefits under certain rules set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA will likely classify you as blind if you meet one of two conditions....
Why do claims for SSD benefits get denied?
We often hear that Social Security disability claims get denied on a fairly regular basis. In fact, statistics show that initial claims are denied a majority of the time. The reasons for these denials vary, but many claim denials could have been prevented if the...
Veterans seeking SSD benefits need legal help
There are many veterans who live in Georgia. Those who served their country and suffered injuries of any kind - mentally and physically - while they were in combat often have trouble adapting to the civilian life and getting beyond their injuries and conditions...