Apply for Social Security Disability in Augusta, Georgia
If you are injured and the severity of your condition is preventing you from working for an extended period of time, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
It can be overwhelming to applying for these Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, it’s important to gain income to live if working is no longer an option. The SSA outlines that SSDI pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
The SSA will verify your work credits over the last ten years with an employer covered by Social Security to ensure you qualify for these benefits and to participate in the SSD program. The SSA also looks over your income history, skill level, and education before submitting your case file to the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department’s Disability Determination Services for a complete medical review. Once this happens, a panel of disability experts will then obtain information from your doctor to determine the severity of your injury. If enough evidence is provided to support your Columbia social security disability claim, the panel will advise the SSA accordingly.
You can apply for Augusta Georgia social security disability benefits either online or at your local Georgia Social Security field office. Augusta’s main office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The office can be found at:
115 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
What You Need To Do
If you are trying to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or an injury or illness, look no further. The Lowery Law Group is the social security disability group in Augusta, GA you need to navigate and settle your case quickly and with maximum payout. It’s important to get a disability lawyer involved early on in the SSD process to streamline the paperwork and supporting evidence that is needed for your claim to be successful.
Contact Lowery Law Group at info@lowerylegal.com or call (843) 991-0733. There is no fee for a free consultation regarding your claim.
Augusta, GA Social Security Administration Services
There is currently one field office in Augusta. You should call ahead for an appointment to avoid lengthy wait times for walk-ins.
Services offered at this office location include:
- Disability benefits
- Requesting a new Social Security card
- Seeking survivor benefits
- Filing for Medicare
- Seeking other services related to Social Security
During your telephone or in-person interview, you should have the following available:
- Birth certificate or other proof of birth
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States
- U.S. military discharge paper(s) if you had military service before 1968
- W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year
- More details about your illnesses, injuries or conditions, and your work history
- Medical evidence already in your possession. This includes medical records, doctors’ reports, and recent test results
- Award letters, pay stubs, settlement agreements or other proof of any temporary or permanent workers’ compensation-type benefits you received
Disability Payments
It usually takes about 6 months to start collecting your disability payments. Lucky for you, effective as of January 2024 the new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increased by 3.2%. Furthermore, the average paycheck will increase about $50 for a worker with disabilities, with the average check looking to be about $1,530. However, you must tell the SAA if your ability to work improves, if your medical condition gets better, or if you in fact return to work.
Contact Lowery Law Group at info@lowerylegal.com or call (843) 991-0733. There is no fee for a free consultation regarding your claim. Lowery Law Group is experienced in handling cases in South Carolina as well as Georgia.