ATLANTA — Applying for disability benefits in Georgia? Be prepared to wait. The latest data shows processing claims takes an average of eleven months as a backlog of paperwork persists. Social ...

Applicants have several options for submitting their disability claims. They can apply online, call the toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or visit their local Social Security ...

The Aug. 8 report reviewed 180 initial disability applications that could be deemed priority cases because they meet SSA criteria, such as a Quick Disability Determination, Compassionate ...