When your health keeps you from working, it affects more than your income. Rent, food, medical bills, everything becomes harder to manage. Social Security Disability exists to offer financial support when your condition is serious enough to prevent steady employment. But getting approved isn’t automatic, and many people with valid claims are denied. That’s where we come in.
At The English Law Group, we represent individuals in Macon and throughout Middle Georgia who need help applying for disability benefits or appealing a denial. Our role is to handle the details, meet the deadlines, and present your case in a way the Social Security Administration can clearly understand.
There are two programs. SSDI is for people who have worked and paid into the system long enough to qualify. SSI is for those with little or no income or assets. We review your background and tell you exactly where you stand, no guessing, no runaround. Then we move forward with the right filing strategy from day one.
The government has a strict definition of disability. Your condition must prevent you from doing your previous job, it must also keep you from switching to other kinds of work, and it must be expected to last at least 12 months or lead to death. This isn’t about short-term recovery or temporary setbacks. It’s about proving long-term, serious limitations with real documentation.
We’ve worked with clients facing a wide range of medical problems, including:
If your condition keeps you from maintaining a full-time job, we’ll help you gather the right records, obtain doctor support letters when needed, and keep the process organized.
Most first-time applications are denied. The system expects you to provide a level of detail most people don’t know they need. A missing report, vague doctor notes, or a skipped deadline can result in a rejection. If that happened to you, we’ll find out why and fix it. Appeals require clear thinking, updated evidence, and complete forms. We do that work for you.
Throughout the process, we keep communication straightforward. You won’t be asked to interpret legal terms or chase down paperwork on your own. If the SSA sends letters, we’ll explain them. If they need more information, we’ll supply it. If a hearing is scheduled, we’ll be with you, prepared, focused, and clear on what matters most.
We’ve practiced law in this region for decades. We know how cases are reviewed at the Macon and Warner Robins SSA offices, how local hearing officers think, and what documentation carries weight. We don’t rely on templates. We prepare each file to reflect your specific circumstances and what’s at stake for you and your family.
If getting to our office is difficult, we’ll make other arrangements. We’ve met clients in homes, rehab centers, hospital rooms, and care facilities. What matters is that you get legal support in a way that respects your situation.
If you’re planning to apply or have already been turned down, let us review your situation first. We’ll go through the details, tell you what’s realistic based on what we see, and if the case is strong enough to proceed, we only charge if benefits are approved.
The English Law Group – Serving Macon and Middle Georgia
📍 Macon Office: 222 Plaza Drive, Zebulon, GA 30295
📍 Thomaston Office: 1436 Highway 19 North, Thomaston, GA 30286
📞 Call: (770) 229-0009
🕒 Consultations available by appointment. In-home or facility visits can be arranged.
1. How do I know if I qualify for disability benefits?
If your medical condition keeps you from holding a steady job and your doctors expect it to last at least a year, we can help you start the disability process through the Macon Social Security office.
2. Do I need a certain number of work years to apply?
For SSDI, yes. We’ll look at how long you’ve worked and when. Most of the time, if you’ve had steady jobs in the past 10 years, you may already qualify.
3. What’s the difference between SSDI and SSI?
SSDI is based on your work history and payroll taxes. SSI is for people who haven’t worked enough or have very limited income. We’ll explain which one fits your situation.
4. Can I apply for both programs?
In some cases, yes. If your income is low and you also have a qualifying work record, you might receive both. We’ll check the numbers for you.
5. What kind of medical records do I need?
We rely on your own doctors. Records should include diagnoses, treatment plans, and notes about how your condition affects your ability to function daily.
6. Can mental health issues be enough to qualify?
Yes. We’ve worked with clients whose depression, PTSD, anxiety, or other disorders made full-time work impossible.
7. What if I already applied and got denied?
That happens a lot. Bring us the denial letter and we’ll find out what’s missing, correct it, and file an appeal with stronger support.
8. How long will this take?
The first decision can take a few months. If you appeal, the wait can be longer, especially at the hearing level here in Middle Georgia.
9. Will I have to go to a Social Security doctor?
Sometimes. If the SSA asks for a consultative exam, we’ll prepare you so you know what to expect and how to respond.
10. Can I apply if I’ve worked recently?
Possibly. What matters is how much you’re earning now. If your income falls under a certain limit, we may still be able to move forward.
11. Does my age make a difference?
It can. If you’re over 50 and your job history involves physical work, the rules can be more favorable in your case.
12. What if they say I can do some other job?
We challenge that with medical records and work history. We explain why “other work” isn’t realistic based on your limitations.
13. Can I keep seeing my own doctor during this process?
Absolutely. We prefer to use your current doctors. We just help make sure their notes say what the Social Security system needs to see.
14. Will I have to go to court?
Not in the usual sense. If we attend a hearing, it’s informal and private. It takes place in front of an administrative judge, not in a public courtroom.
15. Do I pay anything up front?
No. If we take your case, we only get paid if you’re approved for benefits. The fee comes out of any backpay you receive, not out of pocket.
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