Houston Disability Attorneys
Disabilities covered by SSD
In Houston, Social Security Disability benefits are provided exclusively for severely injured workers who are unable to perform any gainful work for at least 12 months and for those with a terminal illness or disability that is likely to be permanent or prove fatal.
Under the law, a covered disability is defined as one that renders a party unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to certain medically determinable physical or mental impairments that can be expected to result in death, or that have lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. To collect Social Security disability benefits in Houston, you must meet certain requirements.
A Listing of Impairments is applicable to evaluation of claims for disability benefits under the Social Security disability insurance program. The Listing of Impairments describes impairments considered severe enough to prevent an individual from engaging in any gainful activity. Most of the listed impairments are permanent or expected to result in death. For all other listings, the evidence must show that the impairment has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months.
Physical disabilities for benefits
Benefits may be available for physical disabilities including, but not limited to the following:
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Mental and psychiatric disabilities that may be covered include but are not limited to the following:
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Disability attorneys in Houston
With an experienced Houston disability attorney from the Abbott Law Office fighting for you, your chances of collecting benefits are better. We are experienced with all aspects of the disability claims process, from application through hearing. If you are denied benefits, we know how to present the best possible case on your behalf on appeal.
