Benefit Calculations And Maximization
When you are unable to work due to a disability, the benefits available from the Social Security Administration can make all the difference in your ability to support yourself and your family. For planning purposes, it is important to understand how the amount of your benefits will be calculated. You also need to know what…
Read MoreContinuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)
When you receive notification that you have been approved for disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, it can feel like you’ve crossed the finish line and the ordeal is over. In one sense it is, but you do have to be mindful that you will…
Read MoreResidual Functional Capacity
When you are seeking Social Security Disability benefits, you need to present persuasive evidence to show that you meet the qualifications. Quite often, applicants need to undergo a physical or psychological Consultative Examination to determine your residual functional capacity. While this evaluation is performed by medical professionals, the team at Burgess & Christensen can help…
Read MoreSSDI/SSI Overlapping Benefits
When a disability prevents you from working, you may be eligible for benefits under both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. When benefits overlap, the team at Burgess & Christensen can help you obtain the maximum available in your situation. Our team works to secure the best solution…
Read MoreAdult Guardianship Attorney – Marietta, GA – Burgess & Christensen
Guardianship and Other Assistance for Adults Not Able to Manage Their Own Affairs When an individual reaches adulthood at 18, they are legally responsible for making their own decisions. However, if an adult is unable to make responsible decisions for their health or safety, it may be necessary to seek guardianship to ensure their needs…
Read MoreAppeals And Hearings
It is an unfortunate truth that if you are applying for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you need to be prepared to face the possibility that your initial application will be denied. However, a denial does not mean that you are not qualified to receive benefits. It indicates that SSA believes you…
Read MoreAppeal Representation
Statistics show that most people who receive Social Security Disability benefits need to go through at least two appeal processes before they are approved. That means that most people get denied two or more times before they succeed in gaining the benefits they deserve. When the Social Security Administration denies your application, that does not…
Read MoreGathering Medical Evidence
To succeed in obtaining disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you usually need to submit a considerable amount of evidence about your medical condition and how it affects your life. Often, what seems like sufficient evidence for a reasonable person is not enough to satisfy the requirements created by the SSA. It can…
Read MoreSSDI Benefit Calculations
The amount you are eligible to receive in benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program through the Social Security Administration will vary according to a number of different factors. To gain the maximum benefits, it is important to ensure that the Administration has all the information necessary. How SSDI Works Unlike Supplemental Security…
Read MoreCoordination of Social Security Disability Benefits with Other Benefits
Many people are eligible to receive disability benefits from more than one source. For instance, you might be able to claim benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and a long-term disability policy offered through your employer. When that happens, it is important to coordinate the different benefits properly, or you could lose out on…
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