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Are you disabled and unable to work in or around the San Antonio, Texas area? Are you thinking about applying for Social Security benefits? Or has your SSI or SSDI application already been denied? If so, then you may need to speak with an experienced San Antonio Social Security attorney. San Antonio Social Security lawyers/law firms help disabled people receive the Social Security benefits that they are entitled to.
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The history of San Antonio is a tale of highly motivated hard working individuals. The story of the Alamo is the stuff of legends with famous names like Crocket, Bowie, Bonham and Travis fighting and dying beside other Texians with names like Seguin, Flores, Esparza and Lasoya. But the ferocious legacy of the Alamo is only part of the story. San Antonio and the Alamo existed as Missionary outposts in what is now South Texas, and many sought refuge there from brutal elements both natural and political that made survival difficult or impossible. Today the missions of San Antonio have more historical than practical value and those that seek refuge must find it elsewhere. Fortunately disabled individuals have an alternative that allows them to make secure and healthy living arrangements. The Social Security system has been providing subsistence income to disabled Americans since the 1930s.
The Difference Between Winning Your SSI/SSDI Claim and Losing It
Increase your chances of winning your SSI/SSDI claim with an experienced San Antonio attorney. Statistically, between 65% and 70% of initial applications are denied nationally. Winning your claim can mean the difference between homelessness and no medical care, and having a safety net of a monthly benefit payment and life-saving medical care. Getting a lawyer on your side that has a strong knowledge of how the Social Security Disability claims process works is critical.
Making a claim for benefits can be confusing and frustrating. Often the very disability that prevents a person from working also prevents them from making an effective application for benefits. Individuals that live on the streets and in the parks of San Antonio lack the skills that would allow them to answer the application questions accurately and completely. It is no wonder that so many first time applications are rejected. The process is complicated by the fact that some applicants make fraudulent claims. The result is that every application is highly scrutinized and the smallest mistakes can be disastrous. However, an experienced Social Security lawyer understands the system and knows what information is necessary to make your claim a success. Consult a skilled San Antonio Social Security attorney today and learn how you can make your first application for benefits your best application for benefits.
How Much Does a San Antonio Social Security Lawyer Cost?
It can vary depending on your attorney. However, most SSI/SSDI attorneys charge a “contingency fee”, meaning they only get paid if you win your case. Fortunately, the government has limited how much a SSI/SSDI lawyers can charge as a contingency fee in most cases - to 25% of your back pay owed to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. (Link: http://www.ssa.gov/representation/fee_agreements.htm) .
About the Social Security System: What is it?
The social security system performs two primary functions: (1) it provides monthly payments to people who are unable to work because of a disability (SSDI & SSI), and (2) it provides retirement benefits.
- “SSDI”, or Social Security Disability Income, is paid to people who are disabled, and who earned a sufficient amount of credit based on their past work history.
- “SSI”, or Supplemental Security Income, is a program that pays adults or children who are disabled and unable to work, and who do not qualify for SSDI payments.
To qualify for either SSDI or SSI, the claimant must prove his/her injury prevents him from working. This can be very difficult to prove to the social security administration. It can be a big advantage to have an experienced San Antonio SSI/SSDI attorney on your side through the application and hearing process.
Living with a Disability
San Antonians often take for granted the ability to work and provide for themselves and their families. An awkward moment at an intersection is the closest we get to those that have fallen through the cracks of our system. For most of these people, a productive work life at AT&T, Sea World or one of the many other employers of our city is out of the question. For those that have recently become disabled, the next missed paycheck can be the end of home, food, and security. Social Security benefits can mean the difference between sleeping in Brackenridge Park and enjoying a sunny day there. Consult an experienced San Antonio Social Security attorney today and learn how you can make your Social Security application your best chance for success.
What Kind of Disability Qualifies Someone to Receive Social Security Benefits?
Every case depends on its specific facts. The general criteria are that you cannot perform work that you did before because of a medical condition is expected to result in death or last for at least one year. These disabilities have qualified some people for SSI/SSDI benefits:
- Mental retardation
- Cerebral Palsy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Orthopedic injuries
- Mental health problems: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD Schizophrenia,
- Cancer
- Migraines
- Back problems
- Arthritis
- Blood Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Stomach, intestine and liver disorders
- Diabetes mellitus
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Auto Immune diseases
RESOURCES
Local SSI Offices
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Social Security 402 Isom Road San Antonio, Texas 78216 Phone: (800) 772-1213 |
Social Security 411 Richland Hills Drive San Antonio, Texas 78245 Phone: (800) 772-1213 |
Social Security 3438 East Southcross San Antonio, Texas 78223 Phone: (800) 772-1213 |
San Antonio Hospitals
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Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio
Christus Santa Rosa Health System |
Southwest General Hospital
Audie L Murphy Memorial Va Hospital
Southeast Baptist Hospital |
Innova Hospital
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
Methodist Children's Hospital |
Low Cost Hospitals
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CentroMed Residential Treatment Center
CentroMed Respite Care Shelter Clinic
CentroMed Respite Day Care |
CentroMed Haven for Hope Clinic
Barrio Family Health Center
CentroMed Santa Rosa Clinic/Ryan White Clinic |
CentroMed South Park Medical Clinic
CentroMed South Park Dental Clinic
Family Resource Center |
Community Outreach
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Bexar County Housing and Human Services
City of San Antonio Community Family Resources
Department of Community Initiatives |
San Antonio Food Bank
Catholic Worker House
Guadalupe Home |
Traveler's Assistance
Casa Hospitalidad De Guadalupe
Samm Shelter |
San Antonio Social Security Disability Lawyers Serving clients throughout Southern Texas, including Alamo Heights, Atacoosa, Balcones Heights, Bandera, Blanco, Boeme, Brackettville, Calaveras, Castle Hills, Castroville, China Grove, Cibolo, Comfort, Converse, Devine, DíHanis, Elmendorf, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Gonzales, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Hondo, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, Lockhart, Olmos Park, Pearsall, Rio Medina, Rocksprings, Saint Hedwig, San Antonio, San Marcos, Schertz, Seguin, Selma, Shavano Park, Somerset, Tarpley, Terrell Hills, Universal City, Uvalde, Von Ormy, Windcrest and other communities in Bexar County.