Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that causes seizures. According to the CDC, if you have epilepsy, you may experience different types of seizures. The types of seizures that you have, the frequency with which you experience them and their persistence determine...
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability and English proficiency
Like most of your neighbors, you take great pride in your work. Not only does your job give you a ready means of supporting yourself and your family, but it also lets you use your unique skills and talents. A serious illness or life-altering injury, though, may render...
SSD may be available for patients with degenerative disc disease
Social Security Disability benefits may help Georgia residents who cannot work due to physical issues. These supplemental funds can help pay for day-to-day expenses and medical bills that that can pile up quickly. The Social Security Administration maintains a list of...
The Social Security Administration is checking your social media
If you’re applying for Social Security disability benefits, you don’t want to leave open questions about whether you are truly disabled. In order to qualify for SSDI or SSI, you must have a physical or mental impairment that causes you to be completely disabled from...
Workplace is more dangerous for women
The National Safety Council (NSC) has released a new analysis of injuries in the workplace from 2017. Unfortunately, the news was not good for women workers. One fact that stood out in the study was that there were several professions or work settings where women were...
Working long hours impacts work-related depression in women
Whether an individual in Georgia or elsewhere loves their job or not, work-related stress can be experienced from time to time. Maybe an employee is dealing with a demanding project, deadlines are approaching or it is simply the time of year when there are a lot of...
Qualifying for SSD benefit for a mental health condition
A sudden injury or illness can set individuals back. This may not be for the short term either, as some medical issues could leave individuals disabled. Because it can be a sudden and shocking event, some are unsure what can be done to address these matters. This is...
Having a game plan for applying for SSD benefits
Permanent and temporary disabilities impact many Americans on a daily basis. While they may be able to make the changes necessary to overcome the challenges presented, this does not mean that they are able to live with a disability without seeking assistance. In fact,...
Helping you obtain Social Security disability benefits
For most individual in Georgia and elsewhere, information regarding what one can do if he or she is suffering from a disability is known. However, this information is often limited, and many do not understand that obtaining Social Security Disability can be lengthy...
How do you know if you are eligible for SSD benefits?
For most individuals in Georgia, they do not plan for tragedy to happen to them. However, many are aware that the unexpected does occur. Because of that, it is very common for individuals to purchase various insurance policies. Whether it is damage to a home, an...