Finding Your Theme of Your Social Security Case
The first thing I do when I review a new Social Security case is determine the theme of the case. Ultimately, the theme is the reason you cannot work, but I like to call it Read More
How is SSDI Calculated in Georgia
If you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits or SSDI, the payment you receive each month is based on your average lifetime income earnings before your disability started. And the amount of monthly benefits that you receive Read More
How Does SSDI Back Pay Work?
The process to get Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is a long one. Even if you're approved as soon as possible, it can still take some time before you start to see those benefits. If Read More
What Is SSDI Presumptive Disability?
It's no secret that the process for getting Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI can be time-consuming. There are several factors to consider, and numerous applicants must be sorted through before a decision can be Read More
When Will I Receive My SSDI Back Pay?
SSDI back pay is an essential aspect of disability benefits designed to make up for the time lost during the approval process. Essentially, it's meant to make up for the payments you would have received Read More
How to Fill Out a Job History Report for Social Security
Shortly after you file a claim for Social Security benefits, you will receive a form in the mail asking you give details about your past work. Social Security wants to know about the jobs you Read More
How Does Your Age Affect Your Social Security Case?
Social Security practices age discrimination. The older you are, the easier it is to prove that you cannot do other work. Essentially, SSA has codified the old cliché that you can’t teach an old dog Read More
What Does “Appeals Under Review” Status Mean for SSD Claims?
The Social Security Disability (SSD) claims process can be a long one, especially if your initial application gets denied. Whether you’ve worked with an Atlanta Social Security lawyer from the start or you’re interested in Read More
How Many Times Can You Appeal a Social Security Disability Claim?
Nothing is more frightening than getting a denial letter from the Social Security Administration when you are disabled and cannot work. Unfortunately, this happens to millions of people each day. If this has happened to Read More
Can You Transition From SSI benefits to SSDI benefits?
The primary difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is that SSDI is an earned benefit while SSI is intended for low-income individuals and people over 65. Qualifying for SSDI involves working Read More
How Long Does it Take for A Disability Lawyer to Win your Disability Appeal?
Denial of Social Security disability claims is not uncommon. In fact, over half of all first-time disability applications are denied by the Social Security Administration. Although an appeals process is available to those who think Read More
Keys for Finding Social Security Lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia
Navigating the waters of the Social Security Administration’s requirements can be a challenge that requires help to accomplish. If you plan to apply for SSDI or SSI, you'll need professional and experienced legal help, so Read More
What’s the difference between SSDI & Long-Term Disability (ERISA)?
ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) is a federal law established in 1974 that sets minimum standards for pension, health, life and disability insurance plans offered by employers to employees. Applying only to nongovernmental (private sector) Read More
4 Ideas for Building a Healthy Working Relationship With Your Disability Attorney
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a long and stressful process. When you're trying to recover from a major injury and you just want to get your life back, this level of Read More
Considerations for Social Security Claims Involving PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental illness affecting people who have experienced events so traumatic that they have extreme difficulty keeping a job, maintaining relationships and dealing with overwhelming anxiety and depression. According Read More
