When people in Georgia think about disorders and illnesses they most likely think of internal problems first. People may think about having cancer, kidney problems, heart problems, issues with lungs and other internal illnesses and disorders. These internal illnesses...
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Month: August 2019
What is substantial gainful activity?
As you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the SSA will determine if you are unable to engage in substantial gainful activity. In other words, the SSA will only award disability benefits to people who are unable to earn more than a certain amount each...
Applying for SSD benefits when crisis strikes
Suffering a sudden injury can be very impactful. One never expects to endure such a situation incident, making it especially challenging to address the losses caused by this matter. Medical bills can become overwhelming, and the magnitude of the financial challenges...
Defining inability to perform fine and gross movements for SSDI
Injuries will affect people in Georgia in different ways. The type of injury and what body part is injured often determines this. People who sprain an ankle will have different issues than people who sprain a wrist. Also, broken bones will affect people differently...
Disabled widows or widowers could receive SSDI
Many people who are working in Georgia are supporting more than just themselves. They are also supporting their spouses, children and potentially other dependents. These family members rely on the workers' jobs and income as much or even more than the worker...
How does a veteran qualify for SSD benefits?
Suffering a disabling injury or illnesses is very impactful. And for many veterans in Georgia, living with a disability after combat or serving can be difficult. This is especially true if one is deemed 100% permanent and total. For these veterans, it is not only...
How to help the SSA process your SSD application faster
One of the big problems for people applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the amount of time it takes for their applications to be processed. According to the Social Security Administration, processing a SSD application can take anywhere from three to...
People with chronic liver disease may be able to receive SSDI
There are may different body parts that perform many different functions for people in Georgia. Many of these functions are vital for the human body to work properly. Also, many of the functions are reliant on the functions of other body parts. When one ceases to...
SSD benefits and the definition of disability
Being self-sufficient is part of the American dream. One seeks to acquire a good job, allowing them to make an income that can help support their goals and dreams. Unfortunately, unexpected events in life and hinder this. A disabling injury following an accident could...
VA benefits for children of veterans with birth defects
There are many injuries and illnesses that do not really show signs of affecting people's lives in Georgia until well after the injury or illness was first incurred. Sometimes cancer and other illnesses can be present for a lengthy period of time before people realize...