Social Security Disability Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

An Atlanta SSI/SSD Lawyer can help you get the Benefits you are entitled to

It can be very frustrating to have an SSI or SSDI claim rejected when you and your doctor know that you do indeed have a case. Don’t despair though you are not alone. The FY2003 Disability Operational Data Store reveals that 71% of initial social security disability benefit claims are lost. If you are in that 71% contact a disability attorney and be sure to file for reconsideration within 60 days.

If you have yet to make your initial claim you can contact the Social Security Administration here:



Or call the Social Security Administration’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.

Disability benefits law can be quite complex and the whole process can take some time. It is important not to get discouraged and not to give up if you feel you have a legitimate case. Statistically you have a 71% chance of being rejected initially and a 12.3% chance of winning at first appeal. Statistically you also have a greater chance of your SSI SSDI claim succeeding if you use the services of a disability attorney. The important thing is to never give up and to have your social security disability benefit paper work filed correctly and kept up to date.

There is a large range of both physical and mental disabilities that qualify for disabilities benefits and it is certainly worth taking a look at the SSA impairment list to get an idea of whether you would be likely to qualify. Your disability does not have to be on that list but it does help. Again, if you are unsure, talk to a disability lawyer about your case. It helps to be aware that just because your doctor says you cannot work that does not mean your SSI or SSDI application will be automatically accepted.

Atlanta, Georgia Disability Benefits
When you look at the statistics Atlanta things do not initially look too promising. In a city with a 14% unemployment rate (2002) and some 22.3% of working aged residents listed as disabled (with the rate of social security disability benefit applications having grown around 4 times since then according to the CDA) it is hardly surprising that it can take 2-3 years to finally have your SSDI claim approved.

Both Office(s) of Decision and Review (ODAR) that serve Atlanta are said to be understaffed and cases are backlogged. This makes it even more vital to keep in touch with your disability advocate to ensure medical and vocational records are kept up to date and that all documentation is ready to go when your social security disability claim is eventually heard. Hopefully you will be able to walk away with a nice lump sum check and monthly SSI SSDI benefits coming to you.

Keep in mind too that you will not be charged any legal fees until you win your case. Our social security disability lawyers represent clients in Atlanta, Shady Dale, Eatonton, Newborn, Buckhead, Madison and surrounding areas. For the best possible outcome for your disability social security benefits we recommend you get in touch.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care
These Services can help to keep your medical expenses to a minimum:


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