Talk to any Social Security disability attorney, and he or she will tell you that it's very common for the Social Security Administration to turn you down. However, the attorney will also tell you that just because your claim was denied does not mean you can't...
Month: February 2018
Can Texas residents get SSD benefits for a sensory impairment?
A sensory impairment is a disease or injury that affects a person's speech, hearing or vision. When a sensory impairment prevents an individual from working, it can be devastating both physically and financially. In Texas, people who suffer from a debilitating sensory...
GAO says SSDI claims process must be fixed
After a thorough review, the U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a report in January of this year that found wide disparities in the way claimants for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are treated from case to case. The GAO also found that the...
A representative triples your chances of a successful SSDI claim
If you've been denied Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in Texas, you will wait, on average, more than a year before you receive a hearing from an administrative law judge to review the decision. Some Texas offices have a backlog approaching 20 months....
Blindness and Social Security benefits for Houston residents
There are a number of government programs that provide assistance to people who are blind or visually impaired. The Social Security Administration offers Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits to people who meet the qualification...
How do you appeal a rejection for benefits?
Many disabled people benefit from Social Security disability benefits. These benefits are available to people who meet the necessary criteria. Some people are denied SSD benefits when they apply for them, however. Is there a way to try to fix the situation if you...
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