Disability Lawyer Serving San Antonio, Texas
Last updated May 25, 2026
SSD Claims in San Antonio
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Our fee is 25% of your back pay, capped at $9,200 by the SSA. You pay nothing unless we win.
When a disability ends your ability to work in San Antonio, Social Security benefits exist to support you, but the Social Security Administration denies most initial claims and the deadlines are strict. The Law Office of Kathleen L. Day represents San Antonio and Bexar County residents in SSDI and SSI claims, and we stick with you until your claim is resolved.
Denied already, or filing for the first time? Call (361) 888-4342 for a free case review before you decide anything.
SSD Claims in San Antonio and Bexar County
Bexar County claims begin with a Texas DDS review, and a hearing, if your case reaches that stage, is scheduled through the San Antonio Office of Hearing Operations (OHO). Where your file is heard and how long it waits shape your case from the start. The San Antonio Hearing office is located at 10222 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216; phone number (855) 829-8915. The current wait time is 8 months.
Federal court review of a Bexar County claim falls under the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.
San Antonio Work, Veterans, and Your Disability Claim
San Antonio's workforce centers on the military and the veteran community, the healthcare corridor, tourism and hospitality, and manufacturing and logistics, and each carries its own injury patterns. Healthcare and hospitality work drives musculoskeletal injuries from lifting and long hours on your feet; manufacturing and warehouse work adds repetitive-strain and exposure conditions; service members and veterans carry musculoskeletal, hearing, and mental-health conditions. The SSA evaluates these under its musculoskeletal (section 1.0), respiratory (section 3.0), special-senses (section 2.0), and mental-disorder (section 12.0) Listings.
Veterans can receive SSD benefits alongside VA benefits; the two programs use different standards, and a VA rating does not by itself decide an SSA claim. When a condition does not meet a Listing, the Medical-Vocational Guidelines weigh your age, education, past work, and Residual Functional Capacity (RFC), the SSA's measure of what you can still do despite your limitations. We document the demands of your past work so the RFC reflects the real job.
How We Serve San Antonio Clients
Attorney Kathleen Day has dedicated her career to SSDI and SSI advocacy for South Texans since her admission to the Texas Bar in 1986, and we serve San Antonio clients from our Corpus Christi office. SSD and SSI are the firm's focus, not a side practice. Our firm is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR). Many first meetings can be handled by phone, so distance is not a barrier.
Attorney Liana Gonzales, admitted to the Texas Bar in 1995, adds depth to the team. We prepare your application, build the medical record, and represent you through reconsideration, the ALJ hearing, the Appeals Council, and federal court if your case requires it.
Appeals stages. Reconsideration, ALJ hearing, Appeals Council, U.S. District Court, each requested within 60 days of the prior denial.
Attorney fees. SSD representation is contingency-based and SSA-regulated: typically, 25% of past-due benefits up to a federal cap of $9,200, paid only if you win.
Disclaimer: This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every disability case is different. For advice about your specific situation, contact a qualified Social Security Disability attorney or representative. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Talk to Us About Your San Antonio Disability Claim
Call the Law Office of Kathleen L. Day at (361) 888-4342 for a free case review. We prepare and file disability claims from start to finish and represent clients at every stage of appeal. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Located at 1001 Santa Fe Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Serving San Antonio and South Texas.
Meet the Law Office of Kathleen L. Day San Antonio Disability Team
Concentrates on ALJ hearings and Appeals Council remands. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Frequently Asked Questions About Disability in Texas
Our office is in Corpus Christi, and we serve San Antonio and Bexar County clients from there. Many first meetings are handled by phone, and we coordinate with the San Antonio offices that process and hear your claim, so working with us does not require travel for most steps.
Yes. SSD and VA benefits are separate programs with separate standards, and you can receive both. A VA disability rating is helpful evidence, but the SSA makes its own decision under its own rules, so we build the SSA record on its terms.
San Antonio and Bexar County ALJ hearings are scheduled through the San Antonio OHO. The San Antonio Hearing office is located at 10222 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216. Hearings can be held in person or virtually. We handle the coordination so you are not guessing which office holds your file.
A denial is not the end of your case. You have 60 days from the date on your denial notice to request the next stage of appeal and missing that window usually means starting over. See the SSDI and SSI appeals process.
SSDI vs. SSI. SSDI pays workers with enough Social Security work credits, based on your earnings record, with Medicare after 24 months. SSI is need-based, requires no work history, applies income and asset limits, and usually brings automatic Medicaid in Texas. Some claimants qualify for both.
Get Your Free Texas Disability Consultation
Free, no-obligation review. Available statewide by phone and video. 24-hour response time. Our fee is 25% of your back pay, capped at $9,200 by the SSA. You pay nothing unless we win.
Legal disclaimer. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
