Social Security Disability
Fort Worth Social Security Attorney
In addition to other legal matters, our firm assists individuals in pursuing Social Security Disability and Social Security Supplemental Income claims. Social Security is designed to provide benefits to those who are disabled. However, individuals seeking benefits must meet stringent guidelines with regard to what constitutes a disability. This condition requires that an individual have a physical or mental disability that restricts them from performing their previous work. The condition must also prevent them from being able to carry out any other available work within the job market. Additionally, an individual’s disability must be long term. Social Security benefits are typically not offered to individuals with short term and/or partial disabilities however benefits can be awarded for “closed” periods of time.
If you feel that you meet the guidelines for disability and are eligible for Social Security benefits, the first step is to submit an application to your local Social Security office. In some cases, certain medical conditions that are distinguished as severe can automatically be awarded benefits. In other cases, applicants will have to submit medical evidence to prove that they are experiencing a medical condition that prevents them from working. Once all medical information had been submitted to the Social Security Administration, the evidence will be reviewed to determine whether or not the applicant meets the guidelines for benefits. It is quite common for the Social Security Administration to deny benefits. However, you should not stop here. There are further actions that can be taken to acquire benefits once you have been denied.
If you have been denied benefits at this point, it is your right to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Here you will be able to present evidence that supports your claim. This evidence must prove that you have a medical condition that is disabling and prevents you from working AND that there is not any other work available in the job market that you would be able carry out. Additionally, the evidence presented must establish the severity and duration of your disability.
If you are not awarded benefits after your initial administrative hearing, you may appeal the denial of your claim to a second level and then if all else fails, to the United Stated District Court for the district in which you live. This will involve a trial before a federal judge and all Rules of Evidence apply.
Obtaining social security benefits can be a long and tedious process. Often individuals will experience an extreme amount of frustration in pursing benefits and will become very discouraged in the process. It may be to your benefit to hire an attorney to assist you in this process. We will gather all required medical evidence and represent you before an administrative law judge designated by the Social Security Administration. Our firm offers a free initial consultation and will work hard to help you obtain the Social Security benefits that you deserve.
The Law Offices of Terry K. Fleming handles car accident, truck accident, medical malpractice*, knee injury, and social security disability cases in Fort Worth, Granbury, Stephenville, Weathorford, Grapevine, Arlington, Forest Hills, Everman, Crowley, River Oaks, White Settlement, Westworth Village, Westworth Hills, Edgecliff, Haltom City, Sansom Park, Saginaw, Richland Hills, Burleson, Randon and throughout Texas. Contact our Fort Worth car accident attorneys today for a free consultation regarding your case. Our Ft. Worth accident lawyers won't charge a fee unless you recover money in your case.
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