Georgia Social Security Disability Lawyers

At Pines Federal, We Focus on SSD Claims

Living with a disabling medical condition can make it difficult or impossible to maintain steady employment. When your health prevents you from working full-time, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits may provide essential financial support. Yet many people in Georgia find the application process complicated, time-consuming, and discouraging. Delays and denials are common, even for those with well-documented medical conditions.

Pines Federal and our SSD attorneys are committed to guiding you through each step of the SSD process. With extensive experience handling disability cases and working with the Social Security Administration (SSA) on behalf of our countless clients throughout the years, we would be honored to help with your case, too, including if you need to file an appeal.

We want to hear from you. Call (832) 462-7655 to schedule an appointment with our Georgia SSD attorneys.

What Qualifies as a Disability Under Social Security Rules?

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must meet the SSA’s strict definition of disability. These programs do not offer benefits for short-term or partial disability.

Instead, the SSA requires proof that:

• You have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment.
• The condition has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months, or is expected to be permanent or terminal.
• The impairment prevents you from performing substantial gainful activity.
• The limitations make it unrealistic for you to perform any past relevant work or adjust to new work.

The SSA evaluates medical records, diagnostic testing, physician opinions, and functional limitations. Because many applications are initially denied for insufficient documentation or incomplete evidence, presenting a thoroughly supported claim is important. We’re here to help you prepare for the SSA’s evaluation of your claim.

Common Medical Conditions That May Qualify for SSD Benefits

While the SSA maintains a “Listing of Impairments,” you do not need to meet a listing exactly to be approved. Many people qualify based on a combination of symptoms, limitations, and medical findings that collectively prevent them from maintaining full-time employment.

Conditions that frequently appear in SSD claims that we have handled for past clients include:

• Musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic back pain, joint disorders, or degenerative disc disease.
• Neurological disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, or neuropathy.
• Mental health conditions such as severe depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
• Cardiac and respiratory disorders, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, COPD, or uncontrolled asthma.
• Autoimmune and systemic illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Cancer diagnoses that require extensive treatment or cause long-term functional limitations.

These examples are not exclusive. Many other physical and psychological impairments may qualify when properly documented. We can help you determine if your condition should qualify you for SSDI benefits.

How Our Georgia SSD Lawyers Can Help

Securing SSD benefits often requires more than submitting medical records. The SSA’s rules, deadlines, and evidentiary standards are complex, and many applicants find the process overwhelming. Our attorneys provide structured, experience-based guidance at every stage of the claim.

When helping with your SSD claim, we can:

• Review your eligibility based on your health condition and disability.
• Gather, organize, and present medical evidence that meets SSA standards.
• Prepare you for SSA interviews, consultative examinations, and related procedures.
• File appeals, draft legal arguments, and represent you before an Administrative Law Judge if your claim is denied.
• Track deadlines and communications, so your claim remains active and properly documented.

We approach each case with careful attention to detail and clear communication, so you understand what to expect at every stage.

SSD Application & Appeals Process

Most SSD cases involve several stages. The initial application requires submitting medical records, employment history, financial information, and detailed documentation of your impairments. While the SSA may request additional testing or examinations, many decisions hinge on how clearly the evidence is presented.

If your claim is denied, you have a limited time to appeal, so reach out right away if you have already submitted an SSD claim and then received a denial notification.

The appeals process may involve:

• Reconsideration, in which a new reviewer evaluates your application.
• Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, where an attorney from our firm can present evidence, examine witnesses, and explain how your limitations meet SSA requirements.
• Reviews by the Appeals Council and, in some cases, further federal review.

Call Our Georgia Social Security Disability Lawyers Now

If your medical condition prevents you from working, see if you can get Social Security Disability benefits. To learn more, including how to file and pursue a claim, speak with a member of Pines Federal, serving clients across Georgia. Our SSD attorneys can review your situation, explain your options, and help you move forward.

Contact us online or call (832) 462-7655 today to discuss your claim and learn how we can help you.