Houston Social Security
Disability Attorney
The vast majority of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are denied during their initial applications and on the first round of appeals, which forces many genuinely disabled people to endure long months of waiting before they can actually plead their case in...
A new Social Security Administration (SSA) rule goes into effect on April 27 that is likely to make it a lot harder for around 10,000 people every year to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.Part of SSA's decision-making process on each disability...
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits provide an essential lifeline to millions of disabled Americans of all ages. Since the definition of "disabled" is so strict, applicants have to go through a lengthy and stringent approval process. Many wait months or years...
Imagine this: You develop a serious condition that's disabling, chronic and progressive. You know that you'll never get better, so it's a huge relief when you qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) and the related medical benefits.But your relief doesn't last...
Although it has been getting relatively little attention in the press until recently, the Social Security Administration has proposed a new regulation that could serve to cull many Texans from the list of those who receive disability benefits.The rule affects those...
As this blog discusses often, people in the Houston area who are suffering from a debilitating illness or injury may be able to obtain benefits through the Social Security Administration. Social Security disability benefits, which are commonly referred to as SSD...
Despite some Houston residents' best intentions, they are just no longer able to work due to an illness or injury. When this occurs, a person may be eligible for Social Security Disability. These benefits can be incredibly helpful for a family who relies on this...
Every year the Social Security Administration has to do an assessment of the programs funded under Social Security. There are retirement benefits, disability benefits among others. For disability benefits, the COLA, or cost of living adjustment, can help to adjust for...
There are two important components of eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. The first requirement is that the disabled individual suffers from a disabling medical condition that prevents them from being able to work. In addition, to qualify for Social...
One important part of the Social Security disability process is the Social Security disability (SSD) hearing which can be part of the appeals process or the initial application process depending on the state where the applicant is applying for SSD benefits. Being...