Most people have paid into Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) while working. However, if you were injured and now can’t work, you may be able to seek SSD benefits to help support you and your family. But for that to happen, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must consider your disabling medical condition severe enough to …
Disability benefits help millions of people a year access money and resources they need. Figuring out if you're eligible and how to apply can be complicated, though. Navigating Social Security and understanding the process is just another hurdle after you've been injured.
An injury can take you out of the workplace for months, even years. You can get help from the government to cover your costs, but you might need help applying or proving that you have a disability.
If you've been denied, there's still a chance that you can receive the Social Security Disability benefits that you need. A personal injury lawyer can walk you through the process and help you appeal.
Don't be discouraged by the Social Security process. John Foy & Associates has been helping disability benefits applicants for over 20 years. We have the knowledge and experience to walk you through the process so you can focus on healing from your injuries.
Read our posts on disability benefits, then when you're ready to get help, contact a disability benefits lawyer for a free consultation.
How Social Security Disability Is Decided
If you experience an illness or medical condition that prevents you from being able to work, you can apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) coverage. SSD is a type of insurance provided by the government to those who can’t continue working because of an injury, illness, or medical condition. However, specific criteria determine how Social …
Total Temporary Disability Benefits
If you get injured at work, it can impact all aspects of your life, including your career and finances. It feels like a double-edged sword: you’re dealing with the recovery costs from the work injury, and the injury leaves you unable to continue working as you were before. Thankfully, in the State of Georgia, most …
What the Disability Determination Process Looks Like
If you can no longer work because of a disabling medical condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But even if you meet the criteria for SSD, getting approved for those benefits is easier said than done because of the lengthy and complicated disability determination process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) …