When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits – usually called SSDI – the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides whether you are eligible or not. Their process considers various factors about your work history and the level of your...
Month: July 2019
Seeking SSD benefits for a mental illness
Living with a disabling illness can be very troubling. The symptoms alone can be challenging to live with; however, for those living with a mental illness, it may not look on the outside like they actually are suffering from a disabling condition. This can present...
How long do people have to work before they can receive SSDI?
Most people in Georgia need to work in order to earn an income and pay for their monthly living expenses. However, as people know, they do not necessarily take home all of the income they earn from each paycheck. They may have health insurance premiums taken out, also...
How medical treatment and medication affect SSDI determinations
People in Georgia have been getting injured for many, many years. There is nothing new about the fact that people get hurt, but what has changed over the years is the medical treatment and technology used to treat injuries. There have been great advances in medical...
How can veterans get SSD benefits for mental illness?
The courageous veterans fighting for our country may come home to Georgia with serious physical injuries and mental illness, including PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety. Fortunately, many veterans are eligible for disability compensation through Veterans'...
Helping you secure SSDI benefits for a disabling injury
When one is so severely injured that they are unable to work, this can create many additional issues in the individual's life. Georgia residents living with a disabling injury likely have more than their work life impacted. A disabling injury could also impact a...
Benefits for illnesses that develop after service for veterans
No one likes to get sick in Georgia. However, it is a fact of life and at some point in time everyone will get sick. Some illnesses are worse than others though, and people can contract the illnesses from different sources and in different situations. These illnesses...
Illnesses that are common for people seeking SSDI
There are many things that people in Georgia do every day that they may take for granted. This includes being able to go to work, drive a car, prepare food, walk, use their arms and legs and many other activities. Many people can do these things with no problem when...
Establishing your medical condition and symptoms for SSD benefits
The most challenging part of a Social Security Disability claim can be proving to the Social Security Administration that your illness or impairment prevents you from working. The SSA approves many applications for Social Security disability benefits, but the reality...
SSD benefits available for minors who have lost a parent
Losing a parent can be one of the most difficult things you have to go through, particularly if you are a child. When a parent passes away, the child not only loses emotional support, but also financial support. Fortunately, Social Security disability benefits may be...
