Financial Eligibility Guidance
Disability benefits can provide a valuable lifeline when you are unable to work due to an illness, injury, or debilitating condition. However, some programs set strict guidelines that limit your eligibility based on income, assets, or other financial issues. Other programs may limit benefits based on your financial situation. At Burgess & Christensen, we can…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Hiring a Social Security Disability Attorney
The Social Security Administration pays benefits to those who are unable to work so that these individuals have the means to support themselves and their families. Unfortunately, the agency makes it extremely difficult for people to prove that they qualify for these benefits. Those who are most in need of help often find their claims…
Read MoreSSDI vs. SSI
The Social Security Administration provides disability benefits to individuals through two programs that sound similar but are quite different in many ways. One feature they share is the difficulty that individuals often have in proving that they meet the requirements to be eligible for benefits. Applicants often need to work with an experienced Social Security…
Read MoreDisability Hearings
After waiting months for a response on your application for Social Security Disability benefits, dealing with the heartbreak of rejection, and then going through the whole process again with the reconsideration, the prospect of making your case in an administrative hearing in front of a judge can seem overwhelming. While there is no reason to…
Read MoreApplication Process
The process of applying for Social Security disability benefits is more complex than many people realize. However, because it takes so long for the Social Seurity Administration to review and evaluate the application and accompanying information, it is wise to apply as soon as possible to get the process started. Every day you wait is…
Read MoreEligibility Assessments
Before you can receive disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, you need to prove that you meet eligibility requirements.This is a challenging task, requiring significant amounts of persuasive evidence. The Social Security Administration, working with state agencies, will assess your disability and your ability to support…
Read MoreApplication Assistance
Although statistics show that over a quarter of Georgia residents suffer from a disability, only a small percentage of them receive disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Many who should be eligible for disability benefits apply and have their applications denied. Others find the application process…
Read MoreApplying For Social Security Benefits
Knowledgeable Handling Of The Social Security Application Process Completing an initial application is the first step toward obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The application process can be exhausting. Yet putting your best foot forward at the outset with a strong initial application can simplify the process in the long run. A…
Read MoreSocial Security Administrative Hearing
Understanding Social Security Administrative Hearings Applying for Social Security Disability benefits — whether SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) — can be intimidating. If your initial application was denied, you likely feel discouraged about how to proceed. Fortunately, you have not reached the end of the road. Several levels of appeal…
Read MoreDenied Social Security Benefits?
Was Your Application For Disability Benefits Denied? If your application for disability benefits was denied, you are not alone. Over half of all initial applications for disability benefits are unsuccessful.* Yet a denial does not mean you are out of luck. If you act quickly and take steps to preserve your rights, you can pursue further opportunities…
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