Filing for Disability in Georgia
When disability claims are medically reviewed in Georgia, 34.7% are approved — below the national average of 36.7%. This rate measures how often claims are approved at medical review, not all applications filed.
Your Chances at the Initial Level
Medical approval rate = allowances / completed medical determinations at DDS.
Nat'l avg: 36.7%
Nat'l avg: 38.7%
Nat'l avg: 42.1%
Know Your Numbers
Georgia approves 34.7% of initial disability claims. That’s 2.0 percentage points below the national average of 36.7%. Understanding your state’s data before you file helps you prepare.
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National payment amounts by program. Individual amounts vary based on earnings history and state supplements.
Avg New SSDI Award
$1,821/mo
Max SSDI Benefit
$4,152/mo
SSI Individual Rate
$994/mo
SSI Couple Rate
$1,491/mo
SSDI amounts based on your earnings record. SSI is the 2026 federal rate; some states add a supplement. How benefits are calculated →
Medical Approval Rate Over Time
Monthly medical approval rates (allowances / determinations at DDS) for Georgia vs. the national average. Data covers Feb 2021 – Feb 2026 (monthly).
Georgia's medical approval rate has fallen from 39.4% to 34.7% over this period.
At a Glance — February 2026
Monthly activity and current caseload at the state DDS office
Approval Rate
34.7%
Claims Filed
6,712
Determinations
5,941
Pending Claims
55,106
If Your Claim Is Denied
Reconsideration
If your initial claim is denied, you can request reconsideration — a new review by a different examiner. Is reconsideration worth it? →
Recon Approval Rate
21.2%
Recon Claims Pending
34,450
Hearing
If reconsideration is also denied, your case goes to a hearing. Hearing office assignment is based on your ZIP code, not state lines — some residents may be assigned to an office in a neighboring state.
Atlanta, GA (Downtown)
Hearing OfficeAtlanta · 10 judges · 7.0 months wait · 2,345 pending
approval
Atlanta, GA (North)
Hearing OfficeAlpharetta · 7 judges · 8.0 months wait · 1,338 pending
approval
Covington
Hearing OfficeCovington · 9 judges · 8.0 months wait · 1,934 pending
approval
Macon
Hearing OfficeMacon · 7 judges · 7.0 months wait · 1,545 pending
approval
Savannah
Hearing OfficeSavannah · 5 judges · 7.0 months wait · 1,182 pending
approval
Detailed Breakdown
Initial Rates
- Concurrent
- 28.6%
- Disabled Child
- 39.7%
Reconsideration Rates
- Concurrent
- 16.3%
- Disabled Child
- 22.3%
SSDI Volume
- Claims Reviewed
- 2,314
- Approved
- 838
SSI Volume
- Claims Reviewed
- 2,194
- Approved
- 815
SSDI + SSI Combined
- Claims Reviewed
- 1,433
- Approved
- 410
Disabled Child (SSI)
- Claims Reviewed
- 1,139
- Approved
- 452
Recon Volume
- Claims Reviewed
- 2,627
- Approved
- 558
What to Do Next
Review Georgia's medical approval rates above to understand how your state compares.
Gather your medical records, treatment notes, and any test results that document your condition. See our evidence guide →
Consider getting a free case review from a disability advocate who knows your state's process.
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