Fort Hood SSD
Social Security Disability Lawyer for Fort Hood Families
If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. These benefits can help you support your family when you are unable to work.
What Is Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) runs two federal programs to provide financial help to disabled citizens: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Claiming Social Security disability is a process about which many people are confused. Knowing what the law defines as disabled, and how the SSD process works, gives you a better understanding of what to expect during your own case.
Most SSD conversations start with a denial letter or an application question. Bring the letter. The date on it matters.
Social Security Disability
Ted finds special meaning in assisting families and individuals with their Social Security Disability claims. Clients get his special attention in all the phases of this complex process: building, documenting and filing the best possible case, from the right medical sources.
SSD help by situation
Denied SSD claims
A denial notice explains the reason, the next available appeal step, and the deadline.
Filing for SSD benefits
Applications built on the right medical sources, work history, and functional limits.
SSD appeals and hearings
Reconsideration, hearing preparation, testimony, and the medical evidence that decides them.
What the firm helps organize
SSD claims are paperwork-heavy. The work is making the record clear enough that the next reviewer can understand the disability and work limitations.
- Civilian spouse claims
Their claim depends on their own work history and medical record, not the service member's status.
- Transition and PCS timing
Medical retirement, separation, and PCS moves can affect when to file and which records are still available. Starting the conversation before a transition date can help keep the file from getting harder to assemble later.
Why Ted Smith Law Group
Ted Smith served as an active-duty JAG legal assistance officer with III Corps at Fort Hood before opening his Killeen practice in 1976, and the firm still works with service members, veterans, and military spouses on SSD and SSDI questions today. The office is a short drive from post, and consultations for SSD and SSDI matters are free.
- Local
- Serving Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas Counties.
- Focused
- Applications, denials, records, appeals, and hearings.
- Reviewed
- 4.6-star Google profile with 536 public reviews.Read the reviews
“Mr Ted Smith represented me with my Social Security disability. They worked very hard to get my benefits.”
Get help with an SSD application, denial, or appeal
The firm has represented hundreds of Central Texans on Social Security Disability claims. Consultations are free, and appeal deadlines run from the date on the denial letter.