Winning disability benefits in Texas will depend on several factors and you can improve the chancesThe chances of winning Social Security Disability or SSI disability benefits will depend on several factors. The first is simply the level your claim is at. If your disability case is at the initial claim level (meaning you have filed an application), you stand about a thirty percent chance of being approved for benefits and about a seventy percent chance of being turned down for benefits. If your disability case is at the first appeal level (known as a reconsideration or review), then your chance of being approved for benefits is only about 15-20 percent. At the second appeal level, which is the third step in the Social Security Disability and SSI process, the disability hearing, a claimant has roughly a one in two chance of being approved for benefits (40% of applicants without representation at hearings win their cases and a little over 60% of applicants with representation at hearings win their cases). A thirty percent chance of winning disability benefits after you've filed a claim may not sound good at all. And it's certainly not, especially since if you are denied at the initial claim, or application, level, you will probably have to go through the lengthy SSA (Social Security Administration) disability appeal process. How long does this process take? It can, in many cases, take a total of two to three years to get to a disability hearing in front of an administrative law judge and receive a decision following such a hearing. Without any question, most Social Security Disability and SSI disability claimants who are forced to go through the appeals process endure substantial financial hardship. Common questions about filing for disability in Texas
Can you improve your chance to win disability or SSI benefits? The answer to this question is, Yes, you absolutely can improve your chance to win Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. And you can chiefly do this by avoiding certain mistakes. One huge mistake is giving up on a claim. Unfortunately, too many disability claimants who receive a denial notice (following their first application for benefits) make the assumption that they will have no better luck if they choose to pursue their claim further. Few assumptions could be more wrong than this. The Social Security Disability and SSI system is actually set up so that claimants will have a better chance of being approved if they continue to pursue their claim. More on improving the chances of getting disability benefits: What Can I Do to Improve My Chances of Winning Disability Benefits? How is this? Here's how: seventy percent of disability cases are denied at the basic disability application level by disability examiners. However, a little better than fifty percent of disability cases brought before disability judges are approved. What does this tell you? Well, it tells you several things. For starters, it tells you that the Social Security administration's disability system is inconsistent and somewhat arbitrary. However, it also tells you that if you refuse to give up and instead continue to pursue your claim after your application has been denied, your chances of being approved for benefits will go up. In fact, the goal of every Social Security Disability and SSI disability claimant should simply be (assuming their initial claim has been denied) to get their case in front of an administrative law judge at a disability hearing. More on this topic: How do you win Social Security Disability or SSI? About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? General information Filing for disability in Texas What are the qualifications for disability in Texas? When do you file for Texas disability benefits? - when you become disabled SSI vs Social Security Disability in Texas Winning a Social Security Disability or SSI award in Texas Disability for depression in Texas Disability approval process - Getting disability in Texas Resource links for Filing a Texas disability application Can I apply for temporary and later permanent Disability in Texas? How much can I get from Social Security Disability in Texas? Eligibility and qualifying for disability in Texas Social Security Disability Status in Texas Disability appeals in Texas What if you get denied disability in Texas? Can you avoid a Social Security Disability Denial in Texas? The Social Security Disability and SSI appeals process in Texas Starting an appeal on a disability claim in Texas What are the chances of winning a disability appeal in Texas? How many disability appeals do you get in Texas? Filing a Texas Disability Appeal Disability Hearings in Texas How long does it take to get a disability hearing decision in Texas? Going to and getting ready for a disability hearing in Texas Don't waste your Texas disability hearing - be prepared Qualifying for disability at a hearing in Texas Texas Disability Attorney questions Get a qualified disability attorney, lawyer, advocate in Texas Should you get help from a disability attorney in Texas if you have not filed yet? What does a disability lawyer in Texas do to help you win benefits? How Much Are The Fees For A Disability Lawyer In Texas? How do Disability Lawyers in Texas get paid their fees? Qualifying For Disability in Texas, will I qualify? What happens if I file a disability application and it is denied by a disability examiner or Judge? |
