Mental disabilities often go by silent and unnoticed. After all, it is easy to see why a person in a wheelchair or carrying an oxygen tank may be disabled, but mental disorders carry no physical. And, there is still a stigma attached to mental disabilities, even if...
Month: March 2017
Federal legislation proposes cut-off dates for SSDI benefits
Georgia residents may be concerned to hear that legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that may make it more difficult for Social Security disability benefit recipients to retain their benefits. The bill, known as the Social Security Disability Insurance...
Obtaining SSDI benefits for blindness
Anyone in Georgia who has lost his or her sight has suffered one of humanity's worst afflictions. Losing the ability to see can have a devastating impact on all aspects of a person's life. For that reason, among others, the Social Security Administration has made the...
Those in Georgia with bipolar disorder may need SSD benefits
When some hear the phrase "bipolar disorder" they may imagine a person going crazy and ending up in a mental hospital. However, these impressions are unwarranted, as there are many people in Georgia who live with bipolar disorder. Those with bipolar disorder suffer...
Construction workers and denied workers’ compensation claims
Do you work in the construction industry? If so, you know you could suffer an injury at any time. Even though you and your employer take steps to prevent injuries, there is no way to guarantee that this will happen.For example, many construction workers spend time...
What information needs to be in an SSI application in Georgia?
When people discuss certain government programs, they often refer simply to being on "disability" or "Social Security." However, the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees numerous different programs that are all governed by different federal statutes...