Defending And Empowering The Disabled Since 1993
People in Georgia try to avoid injuries as much as possible. This is because it is not fun to be hurt. Injuries can affect many different aspects of people's lives, not just the body part that is actually injured. The more serious the injury, the more they will affect...
People in Georgia need money in order to pay for food, their homes, clothing and other essentials. Generally, people need to work in order to earn an income and have money to pay for their needs. However, not everyone is able to work and earn an income. Many people...
Not everyone in Georgia loves their jobs, but they still need to go in order to earn income and support themselves and their families. Without the income making ends meet each month would be difficult. That is why when people are injured or become ill and are unable...
Sometimes life does not go as planned for Fayetteville area residents. A major life set-back, like a serious injury or illness can affect if a person can work or not. Of course being able to work is important in allowing a person to afford their apartment or house,...
The federal government loves its acronyms. Fayetteville area residents who are exploring their Social Security disability benefits may feel lost in the alphabet soup that Social Security and attorneys frequently use. Social security disability is important for many...
When a person is diagnosed with a disabling condition, it can be difficult to process. While one might be optimistic that this is only short-term, the reality is that it may take years to recover or even lasting a lifetime. This could result in challenges when it...
Not everyone in Fayetteville works a traditional nine-to-five job for an employer. Many people these days work as independent contractors, consultants, or otherwise work "gigs" rather than traditional jobs. What these "contingent workers" may not know, however, is...
Many people in Fayetteville who cannot work due to a disability may feel like part of their identity -- their occupation -- has been taken from them. Therefore, even though they may be receiving Social Security disability benefits, if their health allows them, they...
Veterans with disabilities connected to their service may qualify for disability benefits depending on the severity of their disability. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will assign a rating, ranging from 0 percent to 100 percent, to veterans applying for...
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...
