Dallas Attorneys Helping You Obtain Social Security Disability Benefits

You may have the right to Social Security Disability benefits if you are disabled and can no longer work. Filling out form after form and being put on hold can quickly wear you down and have you feeling very confused.

Let Amick Gadness Disability Law help with your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD/SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim. Our attorneys, Laura Gadness and Nancy Amick, are mother-daughter Social Security lawyers who have more than 60 combined years of experience. Our firm has helped thousands of people in Denton, Dallas and across Texas with many types of physical and/or mental health disabilities. We may be able to help you get the disability benefits that you deserve.

Please contact us about your free consultation today by calling 214-473-8383. We work on a contingency fee basis and you do not have to pay any attorney fees unless we get benefits for you.

Understanding Disability Benefits: SSDI/SSD And SSI

SSD/SSDI and SSI are government programs that provide monthly income benefits to eligible disabled individuals. These are the basics of the programs:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Social Security Disability provides monthly income to disabled individuals who have been paying into the Social Security system for at least five years.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Disabled individuals who lack the work experience (and thus have not paid into the Social Security system) may be eligible for monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits.

If your medical condition meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability and is expected to last at least one year (or lead to death), you may be eligible for disability benefits. Our Social Security attorneys have the detailed knowledge to answer questions about any part of the Social Security Disability process.

Putting You First In SSD And SSI Claims

We understand our clients’ frustrations when they are denied disability benefits after having paid into the system for so long. That is why we make certain that each of our clients receive compassionate, diligent and personalized service. Our Social Security Disability attorneys take the time to listen to your needs. This helps them to provide personal care that sets you up for success. They are highly driven advocates who are often praised by clients for the caring and individual attention that they provide.

How Does The Social Security Administration Determine Whether A Claimant Is Disabled?

Federal law defines disability as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. Extensive federal statutes and regulations further set out how the government determines whether or not an individual meets this definition. The test is not met simply because an individual has a medical problem and/or cannot find a job.

What Are Disabling Conditions?

The SSA has a long list of conditions that it may consider disabling conditions. These conditions can be physical or mental. Examples include:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Back injuries
• Hip injuries
• Arthritis
• Stroke
• Epilepsy

You can view our page on qualifying disabling conditions for even more information.

Who Is Eligible For Social Security Disability?

If you worked at jobs under which you paid Social Security, you paid into the system. In addition to meeting Social Security’s definition of disability, you must have paid into the system a certain amount of money for each of 20 out of the 40 calendar year quarters immediately preceding the date on which you became disabled. A disabled widow or widower (over the age of 50) may be eligible on the work record of the deceased spouse. Minor children and adult disabled children may be eligible for benefits on the work record of a deceased parent.

Who Is Eligible For Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program. The disability requirements are the same as SSDI. However, it is not necessary to have paid into the Social Security insurance system. The Social Security Administration will consider your needs, assets and resources. If both are below a certain level, you may be eligible to receive SSI if you are disabled.

Do You Need A Social Security Lawyer In Texas?

You are not required to have a lawyer. However, statistics show that more applicants have a lawyer than do not. Our attorney can help you apply for benefits or appeal a denial of benefits.

What Will A Social Security Disability Lawyer Do For You?

Every individual case is different. However, some of the things a lawyer might do in representing you include the following:

• Help determine what benefits you may be eligible for and whether you are likely to be considered disabled under Social Security law
• Assist you in completing all necessary forms and paperwork
• Gather all your medical records from your doctors
• Ask your doctors for additional information regarding your limitations and disabilities as needed
• Explain the general proceedings that take place at Social Security hearings
• Meet with you before your hearing to advise you as to questions and issues that may arise at your hearing
• Represent you at your hearing and present evidence on your behalf
• Deliver an opening statement on your behalf
• Question any experts, such as vocational experts or medical experts, called to testify
• Request that a prior application be reopened and reconsidered, if possible

These are only a few examples.

How Can You Afford An Attorney?

We do not collect any attorney’s fees unless your case is won. If we win, our fees are 25% of your back benefits, with a cap which is set by statute, currently $9,200. No attorney’s fees come out of future monthly checks.

Get Help From Experienced Texas Social Security Disability Lawyers

We are available to meet with you at our office or we can handle your case by phone and email if you have difficulty leaving your residence. Send us an email or call us at 214-473-8383 to schedule a free consultation about Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Insurance benefits. Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing up front. They collect a fee only if they recover benefits for you.