Do You Need SSD Benefits in Houston?
Many people who are disabled find a measure of financial security by obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The process to obtain them, however, can take many months, and many people in Houston and throughout Texas cannot afford to wait that long.
Your claim may be given priority if you are facing extraordinary circumstances such as:
- Terminal illness
- Home foreclosure
- Eviction from your residence
- Inability to buy necessary medication
- Denial of coverage of medical treatment
At the law firm of Coats & Todd, we have extensive experience helping clients with dire need claims and other SSD issues. We are familiar with the guidelines the SSA takes into consideration when granting priority to dire needs claims, and are prepared to advocate on your behalf.
Whether you are being treated at the Houston Medical Center, the Ben Taub General Hospital, LBJ Hospital or another Houston area hospital, our attorneys can give you sound advice on working with your doctor and other important SSD issues.
Contact us online or by telephone at 800-856-1031 to speak with an experienced Houston dire needs claim lawyer.
Fast Track Disability Claims in Houston, Texas
It typically takes four months for reconsideration and eight months or more to get a disability hearing. If your dire need request is granted, the Social Security Administration (SSA) or judge is supposed to rule on your case within 30 days.
To qualify for prompt consideration of your claim, you must demonstrate that you are facing extraordinary circumstances which generally fall into two categories:
- Financial dire need: job loss, inability to make mortgage payments, pay rent, utilities and other necessities
- Medical dire need: if you are unable to pay for necessary medical treatment or medication
A dire need letter should be compelling and detailed. It is important to explain in detail the problems you are facing, and provide some proof, such as an eviction notice or a letter showing denied coverage for medical care. Our lawyers know what evidence the SSA is looking for in dire need claims and can help you prepare your claim in as compelling a light as possible. We will do everything in our power to help you obtain the benefits you need and deserve.
Contact Us · Texas Social Security Hearing Attorney
Based in Richardson, Texas, we represent people with physical and mental impairments in Houston, 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.
