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The SSA-3373 — formally the Adult Function Report — is the form Social Security sends after you apply for SSDI or SSI. How you answer it can determine whether your claim is approved at the initial decision or sent to appeal. Most applicants treat it as paperwork. It isn’t. It’s the single most influential document you personally complete in your entire claim.  Initial applications

Disability Determination Services (DDS) is the state-level agency that makes the medical decision on your Social Security disability claim. The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles your application, but DDS decides whether you meet SSA’s medical definition of disabled.  Georgia note: In Georgia, this agency is called Disability Adjudication Services (DAS), not DDS. It does exactly the same job. We’ll use “DDS/DAS” when

SSDI is taxable income at the federal level if your total income exceeds IRS base amounts. For most recipients, however, SSDI is partially or fully tax-free. If you live in Georgia, there’s a further distinction: Georgia does not tax SSDI benefits at the state level.  This guide covers how federal taxation of SSDI works, breaks down the thresholds by filing

About two-thirds of initial applications for Social Security disability benefits do not get approved. You can challenge a denial through an appeals process to have benefits awarded, but it takes time. A common question that people ask about the disability appeal timeline Georgia is: How long does it take? This article explains the four levels

When a disabling medical condition prevents you from working, monthly benefit payments through the Social Security Administration can ease financial hardship. The last thing you want is needlessly delayed disability benefits Georgia caused by preventable mistakes. The team of professionals at the Keener Law Firm believes you should be aware of common mistakes that can

If your claim for disability benefits has been denied, the disability hearing process Georgia can be critical in determining whether you receive benefits. Administrative law judges at disability hearings award benefits in more than half of the appeals they hear, which is a higher award rate than at other levels of the appeals process. Another

If you have a disability that is severe enough to keep you from working, you may be experiencing significant financial stress. Unfortunately, bills don’t stop arriving when you’re unable to work, and as they pile up, you may feel increasingly panicked. If you find yourself in this situation, you may wonder whether you should pursue

Do you live in Georgia? Do you have a disability that has caused you to be unable to work? If so, you may be wondering how you’ll continue to pay your bills and provide for yourself and those you love. You may have filed a claim for disability benefits – and if you haven’t, you

If you live in Georgia and you struggle with a disability that has caused you to be unable to work, you may be experiencing considerable financial stress. After all, the bills don’t stop arriving even when you can’t work and earn an income to pay them – and that can feel overwhelming. If this is

If you are applying for Social Security Disability, one of the first questions on your mind may be, “how much Social Security disability will I get?” Understanding the potential Social Security disability benefit amount is essential for planning your finances and ensuring you can cover your living expenses while managing your disability. At Keener Law,