If you are a Houston resident who is struggling to make ends meet, you may have considered applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. But you may have held back out of uncertainty about whether or not you would qualify for the federal benefit program....
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4 myths about Social Security disability benefits
Because many people applying for Social Security disability benefits are experiencing this system for the first time, it can be easy for them to make decisions based on hearsay. Believing these myths can make the application process more stressful or difficult. What...
Understanding the ALJ hearing can help you ace it
If your request for reconsideration of a denied claim for Social Security Disability benefits is also denied, you may request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). The good news is that more than 60% of cases heard by ALJs result in approved claims. The...
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Can you still work while receiving Social Security Disability?
There are so many pervasive myths about Social Security benefits. If you believe some of those myths, you may think that you don't have the option of applying for benefits when you might actually qualify for them. You could also make another mistake, like not...
Why does fibromyalgia sometimes lead to disability benefits?
Fibromyalgia is a medical disorder that has many impacts. When the symptoms of the disorder cause you problems that prevent you from being able to work, you might need to file for disability benefits. This isn't an easy process, but for fibro sufferers, it is...
Serious brain injuries may lead to personality changes
Brain injuries can leave people with "invisible" ailments that they have to deal with for the rest of their lives. These are the types of things that family members may see, but which don't show up as easily to the outside world.For instance, common issues after a...
Common misconceptions about claiming disability benefits
If you are unable to work because of your disability, you will need to take action in order to claim disability benefits in Texas. Doing so will help you to support yourself and your family financially. However, many people have reservations when filing for...
Do you know how Social Security defines “severe” medical issues?
Language can be ambiguous sometimes. Two people may hear the same word and have different interpretations of its true meaning. That can lead to a lot of confusion, especially when the interpretation of a few words can impact whether you receive certain benefits or...
When does depression qualify you for Social Security Disability?
Depression is a mental health condition that impacts millions of Americans at some point in their life. There are multiple different forms of depression, ranging from postpartum depression experienced by new mothers after the birth of a child to dysthymia, a chronic,...
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Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 281-407-8026
Toll Free: 800-481-7359
Fax: 713-225-3355
