Convincing a Judge You Are Disabled in Austin
If your formal request for consideration is turned down by the Social Security Administration, you still have a chance to appeal your case to an administrative law judge (ALJ). This is a crucial stage in the process of obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. For the first time, it gives you a chance to present yourself as a living, breathing human being and not just a number on a sheet of paper.
At the law firm of Coats & Todd, we have extensive experience helping our clients with all stages of the ALJ process. We know what judges are looking for and can advise you on how to present your case in the most compelling light possible. We represent SSD claimants from Austin, throughout Texas and nationwide.
Contact us online or by telephone at 800-856-1031 to speak with an experienced Austin disability hearings attorney.
Texas Social Security Hearings Lawyers
If you are filing an SSD appeal with an administrative law judge, our attorneys can help you through all stages of the process:
- Preparing for the hearing: First, we must formally request a hearing. You will be randomly assigned to a judge whose docket load will dictate when your case is heard. During this time, it is important to keep getting medical treatment and documenting your condition. Whether you are being treated at Austin State Hospital, St. David's Hospital, Heart Hospital of Austin or another area hospital, we can advise you on how to work with your doctor to have the best possible chance of success in obtaining SSD benefits.
- Attending the hearing: We will attend the hearing with you. We will prepare you for likely questions the judge will ask you. We will present evidence of your condition to the judge, including medical records and testimony from doctors.
- The decision: You should receive a written decision about 90 days after your hearing. If the result is in your favor, you can expect to receive SSD benefits in two to four months. If not, we can help you move forward with additional appeals.
If you are facing an ALJ hearing, it is important to have a knowledgeable SSD attorney on your side. Our lawyers have a proven record of success obtaining favorable results for clients in this stage of the SSD appeals process.
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Based in Richardson, Texas, we represent people with physical and mental impairments in Austin, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, throughout Texas and nationwide. Contact us today online or call us at 800-856-1031 for a free initial consultation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday.
