Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?

Social Security disability benefits Eligibility The Social Security Administration will grant your Social Security disability benefits if it determines that your condition significantly affects your capacity to work. In other words, given that your condition prevents you from working most jobs, your Augusta disability lawyer will inform you that you are still eligible for benefits even if [...]

12 Month Duration Requirement & Disability Benefits

Disability Attorny Benefits Requirement One of the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for Social Security disability has to do with duration, meaning that your impairment must have lasted for 12 months (or be expected to last that long). But even if you meet this requirement, there are other factors to consider. [...]

2 Pathways to Proving You Are Disabled

Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Did you know that there is more than one way to prove you qualify for Social Security disability benefits? Contact an Augusta disability attorney for more information about the best ways to interact with the Social Security Administration.  

What to Expect at Your Social Security Disability Hearing

Social Security Disability Hearing It's understandable for you to feel intimidated about testifying at the disability hearing, which will be a new experience for you. But if you thoroughly prepare for testimony before the hearing, you will not be caught off guard. You can start by reviewing these slides with information about what to expect [...]

How to Apply If Your Claim Is Denied

Pathways to Appeal when your Social Security disability benefits are Denied Most claimants for Social Security disability benefits get denied. However, that's not the end of the process because there are paths to appeal your denial. If you are persistent and timely, you are likely to eventually be approved. Read more about the three ways to [...]

Beware of Work Issues That Could Jeopardize Your Disability Claim

Social Security Disability Attorney Lawyers Did you know that if you're trying to obtain SSD benefits, but applied for a job that you can't perform under your health condition(s), this could automatically cause your claim to be denied? There are work issues that need to be taken seriously if you're involved in a SSD case. [...]

What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing?

What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing? When you go before the judge at a Social Security disability hearing, you will be able to present your reasons for seeking benefits. You might wonder about many aspects of the hearing and may not understand what will happen. An Augusta Social Security disability attorney might be [...]

Testifying About Emotional Problems at Your Augusta Disability Hearing

For Social Security Disability Case Contact Augusta Disability Hearing It's not unusual for physical pains to result in emotional issues. This is important in a Social Security disability case since the emotional aspect of pain will often hinder your ability to work more than your physical injuries. Therefore, you must not hesitate to describe your emotional [...]

Testifying About Your Daily Activities

Augusta Social Security disability attorney Daily Activities An important part of your disability claim will be showing how the disability has affected your daily activities. Discussing even the most mundane details can help give the judge a clearer understanding of your disability. Following are some tips for effectively describing the impact of your disability. You [...]

What Are My Options If the Judge Denies My Claim After a Hearing?

Augusta Social Security Disability Lawyer Claim If you just learned that your application for Social Security disability benefits was denied, your Augusta Social Security disability lawyer may explain the options available. One option is to appeal the judge's decision. Another option is not to pursue the matter. A final option is to reapply for benefits. [...]

The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process

Augusta Social Security Disability Lawyer Many individuals who would otherwise qualify for Augusta Social Security disability lawyer benefits may not receive them because they simply assume that their disability is not severe enough to qualify for these benefits. The following five-step sequential evaluation process can help you determine if you should qualify. Then, an Augusta Social [...]

Proving You Can’t Do a Sedentary Job

Augusta Social Security Disability Lawyer If you are under the age of 50 and trying to apply for disability benefits, the SSA will probably expect you to prove that you are incapable of doing most sedentary jobs. This can be a difficult requirement to satisfy, but you don't have to disabled to the point of [...]

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