It can be discouraging when a claim for Social Security Disability is denied. It is important for a disabled individual who has been turned down for SSD benefits to understand that most applications are initially denied and that an initial denial is not a final answer...
Month: December 2016
Can Atlanta residents receive SSD benefits for brain injuries?
When Atlanta residents have suffered a brain injury and have experienced possibly permanent disability as a result, they may wonder what help is available for the overwhelming physical, financial and emotional costs commonly associated with a traumatic brain injury....
What is the difference between SSI and SSD? – Part II
A previous post recently discussed the differences between Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability insurance. It may be useful to further explore the differences between these two programs. The benefits provided by SSI may not be familiar to...
What is the difference between SSI and SSD?
Both Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disabilitybenefits provide assistance to disabled individuals who meet the federal definition of "disability."However, our readers may wonder what the differences between SSI and SSD are. There are similarities and...
Car crashes on the job: What you need to know as an EMT
Every year, emergency medical technicians are injured or killed in car accidents while responding to emergencies. Between bad road conditions, drivers who aren't paying attention and the inherent dangers of driving through an intersection on your way to answer a call,...