Category: Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) already uses Facebook and other social media feeds selectively if they suspect fraud in an individual’s application for disability benefits. The SSA might start using this tactic routinely or regularly when evaluating claims. A Texas social security disability attorney can help you navigate through the Social Security disability...

Reopening a Social Security disability claim can help you receive a larger amount of back pay by preserving your original disability onset date, provided your current disability is the same or related to the one in your initial application.

Claims can be reopened...

Are you waiting for a hearing on your social security disability appeal? If so, you could be waiting for a long time. However, there may be a way to reduce the time it takes to receive a decision regarding your Social Security disability appeal. You may want to request an On The Record (

If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you might be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. These benefits are designed to assist disabled individuals to pay for basic living expenses when they cannot work. However, you have several hurdles to overcome before you are eligible to receive these benefits. A

Filing for Social Security Disability benefits can feel overwhelming. After putting in the time and effort to complete your application, receiving a denial can be frustrating and discouraging. You're not alone — many first-time applicants are denied, even if they truly need benefits. The critical thing to remember is that a...

If you are unable to work because of an impairment or disability, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. The Social Security disability insurance program is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). As you work, you pay a portion of your wages into the system through FICA taxes. The amount...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a complex and lengthy process. Some individuals are denied multiple times and forced to appeal the denials before they are granted disability benefits. You may be required to appear before an Administrative Law Judge if your SSDI application is denied. Even though the...

As a Texas SSDI lawyer, frequently I am asked if someone needs to hire an attorney to file a disability claim. The truth is that you are not required by law to hire an attorney to file for your disability claim. However, as with many other situations in life, simply because you are...

When you are unable to work because of an injury or illness, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, navigating the disability claims process with SSA can be overwhelming and complicated.  Many of the applications for SSDI and SSI benefits are denied at the initial application phase....