There were celebrations and moments of reflection around Georgia and the nation recently as the country marked an important milestone in the lives of millions. It was 25 years ago that the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was signed into law. The ADA has had a...
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Social Security Disability
What occurs during a hearing on disability benefits?
When Georgia residents have an important goal they want to reach, the road to accomplish that goal can be full of obstructions and difficulties. There can be numerous setbacks along the way, with each presenting a new challenge that must be overcome to continue down...
What can one do when a request for disability benefits is denied?
Nobody is perfect, as much as Georgia residents might want to believe otherwise from time to time. When other persons or entities make errors that fundamentally affect Georgia residents, those individuals may have some recourse available to correct the errors, at...
Short and long term goals with SSDI claims
Many Georgia residents find it important to set short and long term goals in their personal and professional lives. These goals may take much time, effort and resources to achieve, but the end result can be well worth it. Take, for example, the process of healing and...
Returning to work after SSDI benefits
Many Georgia residents work hard to make a living for themselves and their families. Given this hard work, it can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening when a person suffers a setback that impacts their ability to provide a living. However, options may be...
What is the difference between workers’ compensation and SSDI?
It can be very traumatic when Georgia residents suffer a serious injury. The injury can affect many different aspects of a person's life, including their home life and work life. While this is true no matter where the injury occurs, the aftermath of the injury can...
Who is in charge of SSD family benefits paid out to a child?
Georgia residents have vastly different family circumstances from one another. The different family dynamics not only make each family unique, it can have a large impact when it comes to legal issues involving a person's family. This is certainly the case when it...
How long does it take to receive SSD benefits?
When Georgia residents are in need of serious help, they often cannot afford to wait for that help to arrive. This is often the case when it comes to financial matters, as a person may not be able to do anything to delay his or her financial needs while the person...
How does the SSA determine whether to award disability benefits?
When Georgia residents are approaching an important decision, it is vital to have all of the information available to help make that decision. This is the case when it comes to Social Security disability benefits, both for the individual applying for benefits and the...
Who decides whether SSD benefits are approved?
When Georgia residents are in need of assistance, it is obviously important to know what they can do in order to receive that assistance. It is also imperative that individuals understand who can provide assistance, and how that help is provided. When it comes to...


