As the seat of Smith County, Texas, Tyler is among the largest cities in the Tyler-Jacksonville area, with a population of about 97,000. Fast moving consumer goods, particularly grocery product warehousing and distribution, plays a major role in the local economy. The healthcare, education and retail trade industries are also prominent in the economic base of the city.
Tyler is among the communities serviced by the Region 6 District Office of the Social Security Administration (SSA) in Dallas. The Dallas regional office distributes Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to about 631,400 individuals in addition to receiving nearly 64,000 new claims each year.
SSDI is issued to those who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to disability. To qualify for SSDI, you must meet the SSA’s disability requirements. You must also have enough work credits over the course of your employment. If you do not meet work credit requirements, you may still be eligible to receive SSI.
Apply for Tyler Social Security Disability Benefits
Applying for Tyler Social Security Disability benefits is a complicated, lengthy process and one that is best undertaken with legal help from a Tyler disability lawyer. The SSA finds only about 33 percent of initial applications for disability eligible for benefits.
Claims are processed by the Dallas regional office and those not found eligible during the initial review must go through a reconsideration process. Only about 13 percent of reconsidered claims are approved. All others who wish to continue pursuing SSDI must file an appeal, and having the help of a Tyler Social Security Disability attorney greatly increases your chances of being found eligible.
The majority of Tyler Social Security Disability claims which are denied are lacking in sufficient medical documentation proving the applicant’s disability. The SSA requires particular tests and types of treatments must have been completed, and that these procedures are appropriately documented in the application for benefits in order to find an applicant eligible.
A Tyler disability attorney can assist you in getting the right medical care and will thoroughly review your case file to ensure the documentation is all in order. Having legal assistance early in the application process may help prevent the need for additional reviews or appeals, but even if you are initially denied, a Tyler Social Security attorney can help improve your chances of receiving benefits in the long run.
Below is the primary local Social Security office that accepts initial applications for Tyler Social Security Disability:
Tyler Social Security Office
5509 S Donnybrook Ave,
Tyler, TX 75703
Tyler Social Security Disability Resources
To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits you must show you’ve received ongoing and appropriate medical care for your disability condition(s), though paying for healthcare with limited financial resources can be very difficult. Here are some of the Tyler disability resources for free and low cost medical services.
Primary Care Clinic
928 N Glenwood Blvd,
Tyler, TX 75702-5055
(903)533-7400
Bethesda Health Clinic
409 W Ferguson,
Tyler, TX 75702
(903)596-8353
Your Tyler Disability Claim
All successful SSDI claims contain the right medical documentation. Before submitting your initial claim, you should consider having your case evaluated by a Tyler Social Security attorney. Doing so makes it more likely you’ll see a favorable outcome in the claims process, and sooner as well.
Your Tyler disability lawyer will review all of the documentation in your application and make sure it meets SSA guidelines. If your case ends up in the appeals process, your Tyler Social Security lawyer can help you prepare for testifying before the administrative law judge and can argue your claim at the appeals hearing.
Disability attorneys charge no fees upfront for their services and only get paid if you’re approved for disability benefits.
