Physical & Mental Disability Claims Lawyer in Texas

Proving Your Impairment to the Government

The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a strict "Blue Book" of impairments, but you do not need an exact match to win your case. When applying for SSDI, we can use our advanced knowledge to help you provide the right information to prove that your condition has rendered you disabled and, if necessary, help you appeal the denial of disability benefits.

We frequently represent clients (especially those over 50) who can no longer perform heavy manual labor due to severe wear-and-tear on their bodies. Whether your condition is listed in the Blue Book or we need to prove that your impairment prevents you from engaging in substantial gainful activity, Burke Barclay Law knows how to build the medical evidence required to win.

Common Conditions We Successfully Appeal

While we handle a vast array of medical issues, our firm has extensive, top-rated experience securing federal benefits and fighting insurance denials for the following severe conditions:

• Cancer - We represent individuals whose cancer, or the aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, severely affect their ability to work.
• Heart Attack - Recovering from a severe cardiac event often means you can no longer handle the stress or physical exertion of your past employment.
• Heart Disease - Chronic cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure and severe coronary artery disease, are major primary impairments we handle.
• Spinal Conditions - We frequently win cases for disabling disorders that affect the back and spine, including degenerative disc disease, severe scoliosis, and herniated discs.
• ‍Knee Disorder- - Severe joint dysfunction and degenerative knee disorders can completely eliminate a worker's ability to stand, walk, or perform manual labor.

Physical Impairments (Primary Conditions)

We aggressively represent claimants suffering from severe, long-term physical impairments. Beyond our top-rated focuses, we regularly win appeals for the following conditions:

Respiratory Illnesses:

• Asthma and COPD: Respiratory disorders may be considered disabling if they impair a person's ability to breathe and take in oxygen, leading to complications such as hospitalization.

Neurological & Degenerative Disorders:

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS): This degenerative disorder affects the brain and spinal cord, potentially impairing a person's balance, coordination, muscle strength, and vision.
• Cerebral Palsy: This disorder can affect a person's ability to move their limbs, walk, and maintain balance, as well as their speech, hearing, and vision.
• Stroke Recovery & TBI: Traumatic brain injuries and strokes that leave lasting cognitive or physical deficits.

Autoimmune & Digestive Diseases:

• Lupus: This immune disorder can affect multiple organs and systems, leading to respiratory or cardiovascular complications and severe fatigue.
• Crohn's Disease: This digestive disorder involves inflammation of the intestinal tract, causing severe pain, malnutrition, weight loss, and chronic fatigue.
• Diabetes: Severe cases that affect the body's metabolism and digestion, often leading to secondary complications like neuropathy.

Sensory & Repetitive Stress:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Repetitive stress injuries can affect the wrists and hands, and the inability to perform fine motor tasks may prevent a person from working.
• ‍Vision & Hearing Impairment: Blindness, or hearing loss, where a person has difficulty recognizing words and speech.

How We Handle Mental Health Claims

The SSA recognizes severe mental health barriers; however, the reality of disability law is that conditions like mild anxiety are very difficult to win as standalone, primary claims.

At Burke Barclay Law, we successfully claim severe mental illnesses as highly powerful secondary conditions alongside a primary physical impairment. When your body breaks down, your mental health often suffers as well. We frequently utilize the following to strengthen your overall claim:

• Major Depressive Disorder: Severe depression caused by chronic pain or the inability to provide for your family.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Often claimed alongside physical injuries for our veteran clients.
• Bipolar Disorder & Intellectual Disabilities.

You Need a Legal Medical Evidence Specialist

Proving a disability requires far more than just telling a judge that you hurt. It requires perfectly formatted Work History Reports, meticulously gathered medical records, and expert opinions from your treating physicians.

When you hire Burke Barclay Law, you get:

• Direct Access to Attorney Barclay: You will never be pushed off to a call center. You will work directly with Burke to build the medical strategy for your specific illness.
• A Dedicated Case Manager: Our highly trained disability specialists work closely with your doctors to ensure they use the specific terminology the SSA uses.
• ‍No Fee Unless We Win: We charge absolutely zero administrative fees. If we do not win your case, you do not owe us a dime.

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