Every year, thousands of working Americans suffer serious personal injuries as a result of an unexpected workplace accident. Workers are also at risk for an occupational disease, that occur after years of exposure to workplace hazards, including radiation, mold,...
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Month: September 2019
Can you work and receive SSD benefits?
Living with a serious medical condition can present certain challenges. Whether a person is suffering from a disability due to a condition that person was born with, an illness acquired later in life or an injury that occurred at some point in life, the reality is...
The VA disability claim process explained
Many of the brave men and women that serve our country find that they are unable to work after suffering a serious physical or mental illness or injury during their time in service. Disabled veterans may recover disability benefits by filing a claim with the...
Evaluating muscle injuries for Veteran’s disability benefits
The various body parts all work together to operate the body, and when people in Georgia suffer injuries to one body part, other functions can suffer. When people injure muscles, they may have trouble walking, trouble lifting, holding onto objects, and his or her fine...
Back pay for SSD benefits during claims process
People's lives in Georgia can change in an instant. People cannot predict everything that will occur in their lives. There are many unexpected things that occur, some of them are good and some are bad. One of the bad things that can occur and change lives is a serious...
People suffering from depression could receive SSD
There are many things that can affect people's lives in Georgia. It could be circumstances that are out of their control or within their control. Things, like changes in employment, having a child, losing a loved one and many other circumstances, can have major...
How medical exams are analyzed for Veteran Disability Benefits
Coming home for many veterans in Georgia means that they will be able to see family and friends that they have not seen for a long time. However, sometimes veterans come home with various injuries as well, and they must be treated when they return. These injuries can...
How many work credits do I need to qualify for SSD benefits?
Generally, you must have a medical condition or injury that prevents you from working in order to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. However, not all Georgia residents with a serious disability will qualify for benefits under the SSD insurance program....
Blood disorders and Social Security Disability benefits
Having a medical ailment can present some difficulties in a person's life. Some illnesses have the ability to cause much fatigue, weakness and the inability to be very active. Such a disorder can be very taxing on individuals in Georgia and elsewhere, especially if...
When will my SSDI benefits end?
For more than 8.5 million Americans, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are a crucial source to pay for their everyday living expenses. For many people with serious health issues, it may be the only income they receive each month. Once you have...