Texas Social Security Disability Benefit
What benefits you should expect
Under the Social Security disability insurance program, the amount of monthly disability benefit a recipient can secure is based on average lifetime earnings. The Social Security Statement that each worker receives each year displays lifetime earnings and provides an estimate of your disability benefit in Texas. It also includes estimates of retirement and survivors benefits. To receive an estimate of disability benefits, a worker can make a request at www.socialsecurity.gov or call the toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213.
Certain family members may qualify for Texas disability benefits based on the work history of the applicant. They include the following:
- A spouse, if he or she is 62 or older;
- A spouse, at any age if he or she is caring for a child of the recipient who is younger than age 16 or disabled;
- An unmarried child, including an adopted child, or, in some cases, a stepchild or grandchild. The child must be under age 18 or under age 19 if in elementary or secondary school full time
- An unmarried child of the recipient, age 18 or older, if he or she has a disability that started before age 22. (The child’s disability also must meet the definition of disability for adults.)
In some situations, a divorced spouse may qualify for Social Security disability benefits in Texas based on the earnings of the worker if he or she was married to their spouse for at least 10 years, is not currently married, and is at least 62 years old. The money paid to a divorced spouse does not reduce the benefit of the worker or any benefits due to a current spouse or children.
One of our attorneys can help
If you have an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer in Texas 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.
