Qualifying Disabilities & Medical Evidence

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can feel overwhelming. Your health, past jobs, and even your age are weighed, and that mix can be confusing. At Burgess & Christensen, we have helped individuals and families for more than 40 years, and we still fight for the same goal: fair results for people who need support.…

Living with a medical condition that takes you out of full-time work is tough, and the paperwork can feel even tougher.  Burgess & Christensen has helped people through that stress for more than 40 years and is led by attorney Anjel Burgess, with a practice focused on Social Security Disability and Adult Guardianship.  Here, we…

Living with a chronic illness can drain your energy, savings, and peace of mind, especially when symptoms make steady work feel out of reach. For more than 40 years, Burgess & Christensen has stood shoulder to shoulder with individuals and families as they fight through tough seasons to protect their futures. Led by Thomson Reuters’…

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…