Texas Social Security Disability Legal Questions

Eligibility for both Social Security Disability Insurance (an early payment of retirement benefits for people who have paid into Social Security) and Supplemental Security Income (a benefit for those who have not or whose retirement benefits are less than a certain amount) are based not just on disability but on whether that disability causes a person to be unable to work for a prospective 12 months or is likely to result in death.  You can apply at www.ssa.gov.... Read More

If you have paid into the Social Security system, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in an amount equivalent to your Social Security retirement benefits and, once you have received it for 24 months, Medicare.   If you have not, or if your SSDI does not equal the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) amount ($771 in 2019) and you are not able to engage in "substantial gainful employment" (earning at least $1,229/month in 2019), you may also qualify for that.  In Texas, one dollar of SSI qualifies your for Medicaid.   It is not clear which you applied for or what you mean by "regular" and "disability" benefits.   In general, the key to obtaining Social Security benefits is to thoroughly document your condition, respond promptly, and repeatedly appeal. ... Read More

I would strongly suggest that you submit an application to determine your eligibility.  Call our office and one of our Advocates will be more than happy to take down your information and answer any questions you may have regarding eligibility and the overall process.   Sinceerly,   Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com     ... Read More

Yes, call our office and ask for Jordana.  She will do an intake with you.  She will also explain the entire SSDI process along with answer any questions you may have.   We look forward to helping you.   Sincerley,   Attorney Scott F. Bocchio, Esq. 855-254-7841   ... Read More

You have a right to your medical records.  Send a letter to the doctor and the hospital giving your name, date of birth and the period for which you want records (when you saw the doctor or when you were hospitalized) by certified mail, return receipt requested.  You should receive them within 30 days.... Read More

If you are not "disabled" under Social Security rules, your application will be denied.  To be "disabled" under Social Security rules you must have a disease or condition which prevents you from working (and missing no more than one or two days of work per month) at any job you could do anywhere in the U.S. or which is expected to result in your death within 12 months.  The "test" job is monitoring security cameras.  Since you write that you have not missed work except for the time required for surgeries, it seems unlikely that your condition prevents you from working at any job you could so anywhere in the U.S.  Hopefully your physician can refer you to a chronic pain specialist.... Read More

"Backpay" refers to SSDI/SSI benefits due you for the period (of up to two years) between the time you applied and the date on which the Social Security Administration approved your claim.  You can use the State Bar of Texas Find a Lawyer function to find a lawyer who specializes in Social Security claims.... Read More

Are you sure that your mother is not taking your Social Security in exchange for your room and board? Has this been going on for less than one year without a written agreement? If so, do you want to go to small claims court before a justice of the peace? Are you sure this would be quicker than just changing your representative payee to your father?    ... Read More