Denied Disability Claim Attorneys In Dallas And Across Texas
You followed every step, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) still denied your claim. That is not just frustrating; it threatens your income and your stability. At Amick Gadness Disability Law, we understand that. As a family-run firm with more than 60 years of combined experience, we treat every denied disability claim in Dallas with real urgency. Texas approves 37% of initial SSD applications, and you deserve attorneys who take that personally.
Common Reasons Disability Claims Are Denied In Texas
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays monthly benefits to workers with a medically verified disability that prevents substantial gainful work. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides similar support to individuals with limited income and resources.
The SSA reviews each application through a five-step sequential evaluation process. It may deny claims for many reasons, including:
- Insufficient medical evidence
- Failure to follow prescribed treatment
- Disability not expected to last at least 12 months
- Earnings above the substantial gainful activity limit
- Incomplete or inaccurate application
- Insufficient SSDI work credits
Amick Gadness Disability Law focuses on mental health disability claims, including PTSD, depression and bipolar disorder. These conditions face high denial rates, but we know how to build the record they need.
How To Appeal A Denied SSD Claim In Texas
You have exactly 60 days from your denial notice to request reconsideration. The process moves through these key stages:
- Request for reconsideration: A new SSA reviewer examines your full claim file and any updated evidence you submit.
- Medical evidence update: You may add updated records or physician statements before the SSA issues a decision.
- Review timeline: The SSA typically takes three to six months to decide.
- Next step if denied: A second denial gives you 60 more days to request an ALJ hearing.
An ALJ hearing is your best chance for approval if reconsideration fails.
Preparing For An ALJ Disability Hearing In Dallas
In an ALJ hearing, a federal administrative law judge reviews your full record and hears your testimony, typically in Dallas or by video. The judge may question a vocational expert about jobs you can still perform. Your attorney must file a prehearing brief addressing each denial reason under the five-step sequential evaluation standard.
Preparation requires updated medical records, treating physician RFC forms and a review of prior SSA decisions for factual or legal error. We close every gap before your hearing.
Your Denied Disability Claim Is Not Over Yet
That denial should not be the end of your case. Amick Gadness Disability Law takes every case on contingency, which means you pay nothing unless we win. Call our office today at 214-473-8383 or message us online to schedule your free consultation.
