Dallas Disability Lawyer
Suing the Social Security Administration in federal court
If the Appeals Council denies a request for Appeals Council Review, or refuses benefits, an appeal may be made to the federal district court. Your best bet for success in this type of case is to seek representation by a skilled disability lawyer in Dallas. A disability lawyer is familiar with deadlines and filing requirements and knows how best to present your case in federal court. You want someone who works in the federal courts on a daily basis to represent you, someone who understands the ins and outs of the courtroom and disability law.
Disability law
To have an application for Social Security Benefits approved, you must provide detailed information to back up your claim and meet the requirements. For SSDI, the law defines a covered disability as an inability 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 at least 12 months.
Once social security benefits begin, they continue as long as you are still disabled and not working.
It is important to note that the Social Security Administration reviews cases on a schedule to see whether disability continues. The time of the review depends on the following aspects:
- Is the condition expected to improve? Review in 6-30 months
- Is it possible that the condition will improve? Review in 3 years
- Is the condition permanent? Review in 5-7 years
The path to securing benefits and maintaining them is a rocky and confusing one. Your best bet is to seek out representaion of disability lawyers who are thoroughly familiar with the SSDI and SSI programs.
One of our disability lawyers in Dallas can help
If you have an experienced Dallas 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.
