THE TRUSTED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ATTORNEY
LOYALLY CATERING TO SAN ANGELO, ABILENE, MIDLAND & ODESSA, TX CLIENTS

Unlike standard Social Security benefits that you can claim once you turn 65, SSDI has specific criteria that must be met in order to qualify. First, you must have paid into SSDI through taxes, such as Social Security taxes that automatically come out of your paycheck. You also must have worked long enough to be covered by the system, which is generally viewed as 10 years. Those 18 and older may file for SSDI may be eligible for benefits when their parents file for retirement benefits. 

Most importantly, you must have a long-term disability that deems you unable to work. There is an application and interview process in order to be accepted by SSDI. In general, a long-term disability is viewed as a disability that leaves you unable to work for roughly a year. 

The social security attorney at the Law Office of Ty Groat is here to help you not only navigate this often complicated and stressful process, but also to assist in appeal claims if you have been denied SSDI or retirement benefits in the past. Contact our social security disability lawyer today to learn more and to schedule a case review. 

WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ATTORNEY?

If you have found yourself unable to work and need to file a claim for Social Security Disability, you might be unsure about your options. It's natural to feel uncertain about the decision to hire a Social Security benefits attorney; however, making that choice will benefit you in many ways.

• Claim Preparation: Our Social Security Disability attorney can help gather the information you need, prepare the necessary documents, and file your initial claim for you. We know what information you need to minimize your wait time and maximize the benefits you receive. The experience we have with initial claims puts us in the ideal position to ensure that your claim is filed properly.
• Appeal Filing: The overwhelming majority of first-time applicants for Social Security Disability benefits are denied. A knowledgeable attorney is a valuable asset when it comes time to file an appeal. Appeals are subject to strict deadlines, so we can make sure that everything is filed on time and meet all deadlines to give you the best chance for success.
• Evidence Managing: Part of filing your claim is making sure that Social Security has the information it needs to award you the benefits you deserve. We will gather information to present during your hearing; this includes communicating with your doctors, as well as any pertinent witnesses. We will develop a plan to make sure that your evidence makes its way before the judge.
• Brief Writing: Filing for Social Security Disability involves a large amount of paperwork, especially if you must keep appealing your claim. An experienced attorney can prepare the required briefs and handle all of the necessary paperwork, ensuring that everything is filled out correctly and taking the load off your plate.
• Experienced Representation: When it comes time for your Social Security hearing, having an experienced attorney at your side will be an incredible benefit. We can make an opening statement and closing argument; we can also make sure to ask you the right questions to allow you to give the most important and compelling information possible. We will work with you to create a persuasive testimony to give you the best chance for success.

If you have any questions about filing a claim or an appeal, contact our knowledgeable Social Security benefits attorney today! Our office has served clients from the greater Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, and Abilene, TX area.