Social Security disability benefits are available to people who are considered “disabled” by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The qualifications for disability can be complex, but if you are unable to work for at least 12 months due to a medical condition, you may be eligible. Disability benefits will provide you with the financial security [...]
If you have sustained an injury, illness, or other condition that leaves you unable to work, you may be entitled to disability benefits. However, obtaining Social Security disability benefits is not simply a matter of filling out a form. You, the injured party, must prove that you are disabled; keeping a disability diary will help [...]
Lyme Disease Social Security Disability The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a list of impairments that qualify as “disabling.” This document is commonly referred to as the Social Security “Blue Book.” The book also includes information about what criteria is used to determine if given symptoms qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. It’s not [...]
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) lays out specific requirements for qualifying disability plans offered by private employers. If you have disability insurance through your employer, there is a great likelihood that it must comply with ERISA. ERISA protects you as a plan participant; however, the insurance companies still have great leeway [...]
Obtaining Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can be difficult. One of the most common reasons to be denied benefits is that you did not provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with enough quality medical evidence to find you disabled. Both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSDI/SSI) programs require that you provide information [...]
When determining whether you are qualified for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, you must meet several requirements. However, those requirements are different for children than they are for adults. What Qualifies for Children's Social Security Disability Benefits? In order to qualify for SSD benefits, a child must have a severe condition that results in marked [...]
Augusta Erisa Disability Plans Attorneys Explain Claiming Benefits The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a complex federal law administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. It contains provisions affecting several employee benefits plans. Although it mostly focuses on retirement, or pension, plans, it also includes guidance for disability insurance plans provided [...]
Social Security Administration and Disability In order to receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must show that you are “disabled.” Proving disability can be complicated. A Georgia Social Security disability attorney can help you understand the requirements for receiving benefits. What Does It Mean To Be “Disabled”? You are “disabled” according to [...]
In this article, our Augusta ERISA disability attorney explains the expansion of the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Employee health and welfare is an important concern for all companies. However, prior to 1974, organizations often made questionable decisions with voluntary plans for their staff. With the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), [...]
Augusta Social Security Disability Benefits Mental disorders can be just as debilitating as physical impairments, and you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. However, proving that your mental impairment is severe may be difficult and may require the experience and knowledge of an Augusta social security disability attorney for assistance. What Is A Mental [...]
Back problems are very common. Some estimates suggest that eight of every ten people experience back pain at some time in their lives. The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives more disability applications from people who have back injuries or chronic back pain than any other physical illness or injury. You may be eligible for Social [...]
You are considering filing for Social Security disability and you don't know anything about how it works. You haven't been able to work and your doctor says that you are not going to get better and no work means no paycheck! You can't spend all of your money on an attorney so you are thinking [...]
You have been working at the same job for more 10 years and you just cannot do it anymore. Maybe you have trouble with shortness of breath or your knees hurt all of the time. You feel that you can’t work and you should be entitled to Social Security Disability. Should you apply? An Augusta [...]
What Does the Listing of Impairments Consist of? Your Augusta disability law firm attorney will tell you that the Listing (which can be found at https://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/index.htm) consists of a set of medical findings for various common (and uncommon) mental and physical impairments. A patient is determined to be disabled if his or her impairment “meets” [...]
If your application for Social Security disability benefits is denied, you can appeal the decision. Call a qualified Augusta, Georgia Social Security attorney today if you have any questions about whether you should appeal a denial. The Disability Determination Process An application for Social Security disability benefits may potentially go through five different levels of [...]
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