Qualifying Disabilities & Medical Evidence

Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder can upend work, school, and even daily routines. When memory gaps and identity shifts get in the way of steady employment, the pressure builds fast. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. At Burgess & Christensen, our team has spent over 40 years focused on social security disability cases.…

Neck pain can sneak into every part of your day, from turning your head to lifting a bag of groceries. If it keeps you from working, you might wonder whether Social Security Disability benefits are an option. At Burgess & Christensen, we have spent more than 40 years helping people in Georgia and across the…

Hearing loss can touch every part of daily life, from safety at work to simple conversations with family. When hearing changes keep you from doing your job, the stress piles up fast. At Burgess & Christensen, we have helped people across Georgia with Social Security Disability claims for decades, and we understand how tough this…

Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can make even basic tasks feel overwhelming. When even basic tasks wipe you out, steady work falls out of reach, and that is scary. At Burgess & Christensen, we have helped people across Georgia with Social Security Disability claims for more than 40 years, and we know how tough these…

Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can profoundly affect your daily life, work, and well-being. If you’re managing PTSD and struggling to maintain employment, you might be wondering if Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits could help. At Burgess & Christensen, we understand the difficulties PTSD can bring, and we’re here to guide you through…

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition that can cause daily struggles, making even simple tasks like sitting, standing, or bending difficult. Nearly impossible. The chronic pain and physical limitations caused by DDD often lead to missed workdays, reduced productivity, and, in severe cases, an inability to maintain steady employment. If you or a loved…

Living with facet arthropathy can feel like carrying a constant, invisible burden. The pain and stiffness often extend beyond the spine, affecting every part of daily life—from routine tasks like bending or lifting to simply getting through a workday. If you’re facing this reality, you may wonder if Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits could…

To receive disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, you must show that you suffer from a condition that meets the agency’s qualifications. It is not always easy to understand what conditions qualify for disability.  At Burgess & Christensen, we recognize the challenges you face as you try to obtain benefits. We offer support and…

For the purpose of receiving benefits through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Social Security Administration must see evidence of a qualifying disability that prevents the recipient from working full-time. If parents apply on behalf of a child, the child must have a physical or mental condition that “very seriously…