College Station, Texas is the Brazos Valley, just miles outside of the cities of Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. Home to Texas A&M University, College Station along with the city of Bryan, make up the Bryan-College Station metro area. The city has a population of more than 93,000 people and holds the distinction of being considered the most educated city in Texas according to Money Magazine. The area’s major employers include Texas A& M University, Bryan Independent School District, Sanderson Farms, St Joseph Regional Health Center and College Station Independent School District.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that in December 2010, there were more than 6,700 College Station residents (living in zip codes 77Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Workers who have sustained injuries which keep them out of the workforce for at least twelve months may qualify to receive College Station social security disability benefits. The SSA requires you to have earned enough work credits from a job covered by social security insurance. As well, you must be able to provide medical proof that the injury you suffered is severe enough to keep you from working for a significant length of time.
Apply for College Station Social Security Disability Benefits
Applying for social security disability in College Station can be done online or at a local SSA field office. But winning your case may be difficult. In the state of Texas, two-thirds of disability cases are denied. Very often, the claim is denied because the correct medical documentation is missing or the paperwork is out of order. The good news is that you can appeal your case. The bad news is if you file a social security disability claim in College Station and have to go through the appeals process, your case could extend for months, possibly for a year or more. It is a good idea to hire a College Station social security disability attorney to guide you through the application and review process. A recent report by the Office of Inspector General for the SSA stated that hiring a disability attorney early in the application process significantly improves your chances of receiving disability benefits.
If you have already begun the process and your initial claim was denied, you have 60 days to appeal the initial decision. Take note that only about 13% of appeals are awarded, but you will increase your chances of winning the appeal by consulting with your College Station disability lawyer and allowing the attorney to handle the appeal for you. If your appeal is also denied, your SSD attorney may Request a Hearing on your behalf to have your College Station social security disability case heard by a Houston Bissonnet administrative law judge.
Listed below are the local Social Security Offices where a College Station Social Security applicant can file a claim for disability benefits:
College Station – Bryan Social Security Disability
2120 W Briargate Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
College Station Social Security Disability Resources
All social security disability cases depend heavily on medical documentation. To win your case, you will need to provide medical evidence that you have sustained an injury that qualifies as a disability according to the Social Security Act. Make sure you are receiving the proper treatment from a licensed physician. If you are uninsured or underinsured, there are free/reduced-cost health clinics located in the College Station area:
College Station Clinic
1600 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
Health for All, Inc.
1328 A Memorial Dr.
Bryan, TX 77802
College Station Community Health Clinic
1651 Rock Prairie Rd Ste 102
College Station, TX 77845
College Station Medical Center
1604 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, TX 77845
College Station Express
4401 Hwy 6 South
College Station, TX 77845
St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center
1600 Joseph Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
Brazos Valley Urgent Care
2911 Texas Ave South
College Station, Texas 77845
Bryan/ College Station Emergency Centers
2801 Franciscan Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
Your College Station Disability Claim
Work with a College Station social security disability attorney to get your documentation in order and make sure your case is convincing. The fact of the matter is if you do not have the right medical documentation on file, you will be denied disability benefits. Hire an attorney before you file, or at any point throughout the application and review process. Your attorney will evaluate your claim and will file all the paperwork on your behalf.
The initial consultation with a disability lawyer is free and these individuals are only paid if you are awarded benefits.
