THE FACTS: Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits

You are too disabled to work, but your Social Security Disability claim has been denied?

You are not alone. The Social Security Administration at the initial claim level (the application), SSD and SSI claimants in Texas have been denied at the rate of 61.5% percent for Social Security Disability benefits.

  • SSI and Social Security Disability are two different benefits.
  • Never wait to file for SSI. File immediately.
  • Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 3-in-10 chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age.

Social Security Claims
Information Needed About You:

• Your Social Security number and proof of your age;

• Names, addresses and phone numbers of doctors, caseworkers, hospitals, and clinics that took care of you and the dates of your visits;

• Names and dosages of all the medications you are taking;

• Medical records from your doctors, therapists, hospitals, clinics and caseworkers, that you already have in your possession;

• Laboratory and test results;

• A summary of where you worked and the kind of work you did; and

• Your most recent W-2 form or, if you were self-employed, a copy of your federal tax return.

Information About Family Members:

• Social Security numbers and proof of age for each person applying for benefits; and

• Proof of marriage, if your spouse is applying for benefits, as well as dates of prior marriages if applicable.

IMPORTANT: The documents you need to show us must be original documents or copies certified by the issuing office. You can mail or bring them to Social Security. We will make photocopies and return your original documents.

If you don’t have all the documents you need, don’t delay filing for benefits. We will help you get the information you need.