Getting a Disability Lawyer in
Texas
How many social security disability and SSI claims are routinely denied in Texas? According to numbers provided by the federal government, more than sixty percent of disability applications in texas are denied and more than 80 percent of first appeals in Texas are likewise denied.
Without a doubt, the system that has been established for determining social security disability and SSI claim decisions is a tough one. And many would argue, not a fair one.
Why is it not fair? Well, consider the fact that such a high percentage of disability claims that are filed in Texas are denied at the lower levels (i.e. the initial application level and the first appeal level). Next, consider the fact that individuals who pursue their claims to the disability hearing level (in front of an administrative law judge at a hearing office) have a greater than sixty percent chance of being approved, provided they are represented. To many, that seems to be an obvious disconnect. How can a social security disability or SSI claim that's been denied at least twice suddenly become winnable when it gets in front of a federal judge? Many would argue that, prior to the disability hearing level, the system is simply slanted toward denials. In other words, disability claims examiners work in a "culture of denial" that disability judges are not subject to abide by.
If you live in Texas and are considering filing for social security disability or SSI benefits, you may wish to speak with a disability lawyer to get some initial feedback or even to obtain representation early on in the process. However, if your claim gets denied, you should consider doing this immediately (before your 60 day deadline to appeal has expired).
Odds are, if your case gets denied on an initial application you will probably have to appear at a disability hearing at some point. And, historically, those who appear before federal disability judges tend to stand a much greater chance of being approved for benefits if they are represented.
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