Do you need help receiving Social Security Disability benefits in Texas? Get assistance from our experienced & knowledgeable attorneys.

A Texas disability benefits attorney can guide you through the Social Security application or appeals process.
Losing your ability to work due to an illness, condition, or injury can leave you feeling depressed, useless, overwhelmed, and powerless. The inability to provide for yourself or your family can feel even more frightening.

While the Social Security Disability insurance program is in place to help support Americans who can no longer work because of a disease or accident, it can often be a difficult and complex road for those seeking benefits - even those who are clearly unable to continue their jobs. Applications for disability benefits can be denied for merely technical reasons, and the appeals process can prove complicated and hard to understand to those unfamiliar with disability law.

If you are putting together an initial application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), an experienced and knowledgeable disability benefits attorney can help ensure that you have the best chance of receiving the benefits that you deserve.

The one law firm in Texas that only handles disability benefits cases
At Morgan & Weisbrod, we specialize in disability cases. With offices in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston, we have more board-certified Social Security Disability attorneys than any other firm in the nation, and we only take on clients seeking disability benefits. Very simply, we know disability law and the steps to take to get you benefits. With a thirty-year history and over eight decades of combined legal experience, we have helped hundreds of disabled Texans secure disability money after they were no longer able to work.

We have helped clients secure benefits at every level of the process outlined by the Social Security Administration (SSA), from the initial application to all four levels of state appeal to Federal Court Appeals. Also, we only charge our clients if they win their disability claims.

We give your claim the time and attention it deserves - and get results.
We understand that the way to successfully win Social Security Disability claims is to understand our clients and their conditions. What does this mean for the people with whom we work? We take the time to answer questions, talk to you in person or on the phone, and get to know your story.

You can receive Social Security Disability for a wide range of diseases and illnesses, as long as your condition prevents you from returning to work or being employed. Here are just a few common examples of the types of disability cases we have handled in the past:

• Heart disease and heart failure
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Cancer
• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Seizures 
• Diabetes
• Lupus
• Crohn's disease
• Liver disease
• Kidney failure
• Depression and anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Chronic pain and fibromyalgia
• Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Spine disorders or injuries
• Back pain, back injuries, or ruptured disks
• Arthritis 
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Blindness and loss of vision

Talk to one of our attorneys today, and put your case in the hands of an expert.
We understand how overwhelmed you feel right now. You or a loved one may be unable to continue working because of a health problem. You may not know how you will pay for your groceries or cover your next rent check. You may have just received word that your Social Security Disability application was denied.

Let us take the burden off of your shoulders. After we hear your story and examine your case, we will take the reins and organize your application or appeal. We will worry about the legal aspects of your case, collecting your medical records and other evidence, and the needs of the Social Security Administration. You can concentrate on your health and your family.
Want to learn more about your disability case and start the process? Call us toll free at 1-800-800-6353 for a confidential case evaluation, or visit our contact page to send us your information.


With offices in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston, the Social Security Disability attorneys at Morgan & Weisbrod, LLP, are dedicated to helping disabled Texas residents receive the legal assistance that they need.

We serve the entire state of Texas, including the following cities and surrounding areas: Tyler, Longview, Austin, El Paso, Lubbock, San Antonio, Waco, Amarillo, Bryan, College Station, Angleton, Galveston, Sugar Land, Beaumont, Arlington, Irving, Denton, McKinney, Plano, Carrollton, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, and Abilene.

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Library for Social Security Disability:

• Texas Disability Lawyers Share Four MORE Social Security Myths   
  The Texas disability lawyers at Morgan & Weisbrod debunk four more common Social Security disability benefits myths and let clients know the truth.
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  Disability lawyers in Dallas discuss four top Social Security disability benefits myths and let readers know where they can go to get advice about receiving benefits.
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  A Dallas Social Security Disability Attorney discusses a new report about those in rural communities who rely on Social Security disability benefits for income.
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  What are your rights as a disabled American living in Texas? A Dallas disability benefits attorney explains the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.
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  Can you receive Social Security disability benefits while also receiving workers’ compensation? A Dallas disability benefits attorney answers.
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  Can you receive Social Security disability benefits if you are a stay-at-home mom? Learn the answer from an experienced Dallas disability benefits attorney.
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  If you have a disability but are not sure if you are ready to return to work, you may wish to take advantage of Social Security’s trial work period.
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  Those receiving Social Security disability benefits can expect to have their medical conditions reviewed periodically by a SSA disability examiner.
• The Four Ways Social Security Disability Benefits End   
  Social Security payments end in four ways: the recipient’s health improves, he returns to work, he reaches retirement age, or the recipient dies.
• Dallas Disability Lawyer: A Closer Look at Substantial Gainful Activity   
  In order to receive Social Security disability benefits, you must not be able to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity – but what exactly does that mean?
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  The Social Security Administration’s WIPA program is designed to help disability beneficiaries to re-enter the workforce and find rewarding employment.
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  The Social Security Administration has a lost of 100 "compassionate allowances" – conditions that are fast tracked for SSDI benefits review and approval.
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  Before attending your initial meeting with a Houston disability attorney, review this list of questions to ask, as well as other tips on choosing your lawyer.
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  While it can be more difficult to secure Social Security disability benefits if you have a history of drugs and alcohol, it certainly possible.
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  While some SSA disability judges approve high rates of cases, others deny far more than usual. However, most agree judges should be given independence.

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Frequent Questions for Social Security Disability:

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• Can I Receive Both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits?

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• What Is Sustainable Gainful Activity (SGA)?
  
• How does the Social Security Administration define “disability”?
  
• When will my Social Security disability benefit payments stop?
  
• Is there any way to speed up my Social Security disability claim?
  
• What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?
  

• How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits?

• Can I receive Social Security Disability Benefits if I Am Homeless?
  
• What Information Do I Need to Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits in Texas?
• Do I Need A Disability Lawyer To Get Social Security Benefits?
  
• Can my disabled child receive Social Security disability benefits in Texas?
• What is Supplementary Security Income (SSI)?
• How can Morgan & Weisbrod help me with my Social Security Disability claim?
• How much will this cost me?
• How are Social Security benefits calculated?
• Will hiring Morgan & Weisbrod speed up my Social Security claim?

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Web Resources for Social Security Disability:

• Benefits Calculator

  Description: The Social Security Administration's website provides benefit calculators to estimate your potential benefit amounts using different retirement dates and levels of future earnings.

• Social Security & Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs

  Description: Administered by the Social Security Administration, the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Disability programs are the largest Federal programs providing assistance to people with disabilities.

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