Magruder Disability Law Group

08/26/2026

08/19/2026

Mental health conditions can be disabling—even when no one else can see what you’re going through.

Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions can affect your ability to concentrate, handle stress, interact with others, maintain a regular schedule, and consistently perform a job.

If your mental health symptoms make it difficult or impossible for you to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits.

One of the most important things you can do is stay in treatment and be honest with your doctors about how your symptoms affect your everyday life and your ability to work. Your medical records can be critical when Social Security evaluates your claim.

At Magruder Disability Law Group, we help people with Social Security Disability claims from the initial application through appeals and hearings.

If you have questions about whether your mental health condition may qualify for disability, contact us for a free consultation.

08/05/2026

THE FUNCTION REPORT— WHAT SSA IS REALLY ASKING:

The Function Report is one of the most important forms in a disability case. It asks how your conditions affect your daily life.

Here’s what most people get wrong:

They describe their good days
They underreport their limitations
They don’t explain how tasks affect them afterwards

What SSA needs:

Your worst days, not your best
The full impact of each activity
What you can’t do-not just what you can

Don’t fill it out alone. Call us first.

07/30/2026

A Medical Source Statement is a form completed by your treating doctor describing exactly what you can and cannot do because of your medical and/or mental health conditions. If your claim has been denied or is pending, ask us whether a Medical Source Statement from your doctor could help.

07/10/2026

⚕️ IMPORTANT REMINDER:

One of the biggest mistakes people make after a disability denial is stopping medical treatment.

I understand why it happens — you're discouraged, exhausted, and maybe can't afford it.

But gaps in your treatment record are one of the first things Social Security uses to question the severity of your condition.

If you can treat — keep treating. Document everything.

Consistent medical records don't just support your case — they can be the difference between winning and losing.

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07/07/2026

📰 SSA UPDATE:

Georgia and South Carolina continue to rank among the slowest states in the country for disability claim processing — with wait times significantly above the national average.
What this means if you have a pending claim:

→ The earlier you file, the better

→ If you've been denied, don't delay your appeal

→ The 60-day appeal window starts immediately

📞 Have a pending claim or a recent denial? Call us before that window closes: (706) 737-0771 | augustadisability.net

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone in the Augusta area a safe and happy Fourth of July. 🇺🇸
— Andrew Magruder and the team at Magruder Disability Law Group

07/02/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From one of our clients:

150 five-star reviews and counting. We're grateful for every one.

If you've been denied — or don't know where to start — call us.

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06/29/2026

📋 WHAT A DISABILITY HEARING ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE:

❌ Not a public courtroom

❌ No jury

❌ No opposing attorney

✅ A small hearing room — often by video

✅ You, your attorney, and a judge

✅ Questions about your condition and daily life

✅ Usually 30–45 minutes

✅ Much less intimidating than most people expect

We prepare every client thoroughly before they ever sit in front of a judge.

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06/25/2026

Many people don’t call a disability attorney because they assume they can’t afford one.

Here’s how it actually works:

No fee unless we win
No upfront costs
Our fee comes from your back pay