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Can You Work While on VA Disability Explained
Most veterans receiving standard VA disability compensation can work without any VA-imposed earnings cap. Veterans receiving TDIU face strict limits tied to the poverty threshold and protected work environments. You may be staring at a…
Read MoreShould I Hire an Attorney for Debt Settlement? (2026 Georgia Guide)
You should hire an attorney for debt settlement if you have been sued, your wages are being garnished, you owe more than roughly $10,000, or a creditor is threatening legal action. For a single small…
Read MoreHow Long Is Step 5 Of VA Disability Claim Process
Step 5 of a VA disability claim has no official fixed timeline, but in practice it can take about 7 days for a simple single-condition claim and 30 to 60 or more days for a…
Read MoreIs VA Disability Considered Income For Food Stamps?
VA disability compensation is generally counted as unearned income for SNAP, but a disabled veteran may be exempt from the gross-income test and still qualify under the net-income test after deductions. For reference, 2026 guidance…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Hearing (Win Your Claim)
You open the mail, see the hearing notice, and your stomach drops. After months of forms, denials, and waiting, Social Security has finally set your disability hearing. Clients in Athens who call my office at…
Can Your Social Security Benefits Be Garnished in Georgia?
If you’re struggling with debt, you might be asking: Can Social Security benefits be garnished in Georgia? In Georgia, Social Security benefits are generally protected from garnishment by private creditors, but can be garnished for unpaid…
My only income is Social Security. Should I still consider bankruptcy?
We often meet with people with debt problems whose only income is Social Security benefits. In some cases, they are “judgment proof”. That is, there is no way for their creditors to collect. Other than…
Can I file for Social Security Disability even if I’m still working?
This is a question we hear virtually every day. Many people believe they could qualify for disability, but are afraid to leave their job and take a chance on pursuing a claim. Here’s the reality….
I’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits before. Can I file a new claim?
Even if you have been previously denied disability benefits, you can file a new claim. To receive Social Security Disability benefits, though, you must not only prove disability, you must meet the earnings requirement….
What a Social Security Disability Denial Means
If you’ve recently received a notice of denial for your Social Security Disability claim, then you’re not alone; in fact, it’s estimated that initial claims have a denial rate of around 65 percent. So, what…
Time Frame for Social Security Benefits
In an ideal world, people with disabilities would receive immediate support, but the modern world is far from ideal. If you are applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, the following steps may take you…
Caring for Children: Social Security Benefits in Georgia
Social Security helps those in need, but determining who is in need can be difficult, especially when the person in question is a child. Disabilities make it difficult for children to study or work, but…
What is the Ticket to Work Program?
When you are a person living on social security disability, it’s hard to see if you can work again without risking losing your benefits. With the Ticket to Work program, you sign up voluntarily. If…
Social Security Disability Rules Specific to Georgia
If you are applying for social security in Athens, Georgia, you start by calling your local social security office and setting up a disability. Approximately 70 percent of the people that apply for disability benefits…




