In order to file a disability claim, you may need to be in contact with many different types of offices: Texas Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR), SSA field offices, and the state office of Disability Determination Services.
Below, we’ve compiled information and statistical data for all Texas state ODARs regarding the average award rate, wait time for a hearing, and processing time until the case is completed, as well as approval and denial rates for individual Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).
When you’re coping with a disability, the last thing you want to do is deal with Social Security. Let the Texas disability attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates help. We have experience acquiring benefits for many different types of medical issues and special situations – even for people who have previously been denied.
For further information, there are many other resources available on the site, but you can get personalized assistance by speaking directly with a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) attorney at our firm. We welcome your call at 800-562-9830 (toll free).
Texas Offices of Disability Adjudication & Review (ODAR) Locations
Dallas (Downtown) ODAR
Serves the Austin, Corsicana, Dallas-Fair Park, Dallas-Oak Cliff, Georgetown, Mid-Cities, South Austin, Temple, and Waco Social Security Field Offices.
Dallas (North) ODAR
Serves the Dallas-North, Denton, Greenville, Longview, McKinney, Palestine, Paris, Pleasant Grove, Mount Pleasant, Sherman, Tyler, and Waxahachie Social Security Texas Field Offices, as well as the Oklahoma Field Offices for Durant and Hugo.
Fort Worth ODAR
Serves the Abilene, Big Spring, Brownwood, Cleburne, Fort Worth, Fort Worth–South, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Plainview, and San Angelo Social Security Field Offices.
Houston (Richmond Ave) ODAR
Serves the Alice, Angleton, Brenham, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Houston-Northwest, Houston-Southwest, McAllen, Mission, Pasadena and Victoria Social Security Field Offices.
Houston (North) ODAR
Serves the Beaumont, Brenham, Bryan, Conroe, Houston-Northeast, Houston-Southeast, Lufkin and Port Arthur Social Security Field Offices.
Rio Grande Valley ODAR
Serves the Brownsville and Harlingen Social Security Field Offices.
San Antonio ODAR
Serves the Del Rio, Eagle Pass, El Paso, El Paso (Downtown), Kerrville, Laredo, San Antonio (Central), San Antonio (Downtown), San Antonio (Northwest), San Antonio (South) San Marcos and Seguin Social Security Field Offices.
If you’re not sure which ODAR office you should contact or have questions about the process, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call our Texas disability attorneys.
Texas State ODAR Statistics for Social Security Disability
The average award rate for Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review in Texas is 38%. The average wait time for a hearing is 13 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received until the file is complete is 448 days.
To learn the statistics for the specific office where you are filing or for the judge you are assigned, you can click on the Texas state ODAR links above. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to speak with our experienced Texas SSDI attorneys.
SSA Field Offices in Texas
| Abilene Office | Alice Office |
| 1202 E South 11th Street | 1000 Medical Ctr Blvd |
| Abilene, TX 79602 | Alice, TX 78332 |
| Phone: 877-607-9525 325-672-0310 |
Phone: 888-388-8744 361-664-8133 |
| Hearing Office: Fort Worth | Hearing Office: Houston Richmond Ave |
| Amarillo Office | Angleton Office |
| 4750 Canyon Drive | 2921 N Valderas Street |
| Amarillo, TX 79109 | Angleton, TX 77515 |
| Phone: 877-803-6318 | Phone: 866-338-2940 |
| Hearing Office: Tulsa, Oklahoma | Hearing Office: Houston Richmond Ave |
| Austin Office | Balch Springs Office |
| 1029 Camino La Costa | 2300 Dunson Dr |
| Austin, TX 78752 | Balch Springs, TX 75180 |
| Phone: 866-627-6991 512-206-3700 |
Phone: 800-772-1213 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown |
| Beaumont Office | Big Spring Office |
| 8455 Dishman Rd, Suite A | 2006 East FM 700 |
| Beaumont, TX 77713 | Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| Phone: 866-613-2864 | Phone: 888-748-2018 |
| Hearing Office: Houston North | Hearing Office: Fort Worth |
| Brenham Office | Brownsville Office |
| 2901 Victory Ln | 3115 Central Blvd |
| Brenham, TX 77833 | Brownsville, TX 78520 |
| Phone: 855-287-4792 | Phone: 866-964-6486 |
| Hearing Office: Houston Richmond Ave | Hearing Office: Rio Grande Valley |
| Bryan Office | Cleburne Office |
| 2120 W Briargate Dr | 1711 W. Henderson |
| Bryan, TX 77802 | Cleburne, TX 76033 |
| Phone: 866-568-9428 979-731-1140 |
Phone: 866-227-1616 817-645-7448 |
| Hearing Office: Houston North | Hearing Office: Fort Worth |
| Conroe Office | Corpus Christi Office |
| 600 Sgt Ed Holcomb Blvd | 3801 S Port Ave |
| Conroe, TX 77304 | Corpus Christi, TX 78415 |
| Phone: 866-614-0032 | Phone: 866-613-2859 |
| Hearing Office: Houston – North | Hearing Office: Houston-Richmond |
| Corsicana Office | Dallas-Fair Park Office |
| 221 S 45th Street | 2530 S. Malcolm X Blvd |
| Corsicana, TX 75110 | Dallas, TX 75215 |
| Phone: 888-456-9551 903-875-1699 |
Phone: 800-772-1213 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown | Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown |
| Dallas-North Office | Dallas-Oak Cliff Office |
| 10824 N. Central Expwy | 2475 Cliff Creek Crossing |
| Dallas, TX 75231 | Dallas, TX 75237 |
| Phone: 800-772-1213 | Phone: 800-772-1213 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas North | Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown |
| Del Rio Office | Denton Office |
| 406 South Texas Drive | 2201 Colorado Blvd |
| Eagle Pass, TX 78852 | Denton, TX 76205 |
| Phone: 830-757-3330 888-862-4864 |
Phone: 888-717-1530 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Hearing Office: Dallas North |
| Eagle Pass Office | Early (Brownwood) Office |
| 406 South Texas Ave | Space 28 Heartland Mal |
| Eagle Pass, TX 78852 | 300 Early Blvd |
| Phone: 830-757-3330 888-862-4864 |
Early, TX 76802 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Phone: 877-405-3630 325-646-6060 |
| Hearing Office: Fort Worth |
| El Paso Office | El Paso-Downtown Office |
| 11111 Gateway West Blvd | 600 Texas Ave |
| El Paso, TX 79935 | El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone: 866-563-9310 | Phone: 866-964-6229 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Hearing Office: San Antonio |
| Fort Worth Office | Fort Worth – South Office |
| Room 1-A-07 Federal Bldg | 2901 Altamesa Blvd |
| 819 Taylor St | Fort Worth, TX 76133 |
| Fort Worth, TX 76102 | Phone: 800-772-1213 866-613-2745 |
| Phone: 800-772-1213 | Hearing Office: Fort Worth |
| Hearing Office: Fort Worth |
| Galveston Office | Georgetown Office |
| 2835 Gulf Frwy South | 104 Parkview Dr |
| League City, TX 77551 | Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone: 866-299-3254 409-766-3631 |
Phone: 877-531-4699 |
| Hearing Office: Houston Richmond | Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown |
| Greenville Office | Harlingen Office |
| 2717 Terrell Rd | 2005 W Jefferson Ave |
| Greenville, TX 75402 | Harlingen, TX 78550 |
| Phone: 903-455-1673 | Phone: 866-931-7075 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas North | Hearing Office: Rio Grande Valley |
| Houston-Northeast Office | Houston-Northwest Office |
| 5414 Aldine Mail Rd | 16200 Dillard Dr |
| Houston, TX 77039 | Houston, TX 77040 |
| Phone: 800-772-1213 866-931-2729 |
Phone: 800-772-1213 |
| Hearing Office: Houston North | Hearing Office: Houston Richmond |
| Houston-Southeast Office | Houston-Southwest Office |
| 8989 Lakes At 610 Dr | 10703 Stancliff Rd |
| Houston, TX 77054 | Houston, TX 77099 |
| Phone: 800-325-0778 | Phone: 800-772-1213 |
| Hearing Office: Houston North | Hearing Office: Houston Richmond |
| Kerrville Office | Laredo Office |
| 1060 Guadalupe St | 215 Calle Del Norte |
| Kerrville, TX 78028 | Laredo, TX 78041 |
| Phone: 877-895-0043 830-895-1422 |
Phone: 866-704-4857 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Hearing Office: San Antonio |
| Longview Office | Lubbock Office |
| 611 Clinic Drive | 5825 16th Street |
| Longview, TX 75605 | Lubbock, TX 79416 |
| Phone: 888-617-0455 903-295-5250 |
Phone: 866-467-0460 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas North | Hearing Office: Fort Worth |
| Lufkin Office | Marshall Office |
| 702 East Denman | 1509 Sedberry St |
| Lufkin, TX 75901 | Marshall, TX 75670 |
| Phone: 877-407-3442 936-632-2999 |
Phone: 800-772-1213 903-938-8351 |
| Hearing Office: Houston North | Hearing Office: Shreveport, LA |
| McAllen Office | McKinney Office |
| 3004 McColl Rd | 3250 Craig Dr |
| McAllen, TX 78501 | McKinney, TX 75070 |
| Phone: 855-886-9628 956-686-3758 |
Phone: 866-931-2731 |
| Hearing Office: Houston Richmond Ave | Hearing Office: Dallas North |
| Mid-Cities Office | Mission Office |
| 2010 N State Hwy 360 | 1013 Business Park DR |
| Grand Prairie, TX 75050 | Mission, TX 78572 |
| Phone: 800-772-1213 | Phone: 800-772-1213 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown | Hearing Office: Houston Richmond Ave |
| Mount Pleasant Office | Odessa Office |
| 2304 W Ferguson Rd | 2015 E 37th St |
| Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 | Odessa, TX 79762 |
| Phone: 877-701-2138 | Phone: 866-404-1866 432-561-5061 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas North | Hearing Office: Fort Worth |
| Palestine Office | Pampa Office |
| 215 Medical Drive | 2333 N Hobart |
| Palestine, TX 75801 | Pampa, TX 79065 |
| Phone: 866-495-0089 | Phone: 877-897-0603 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas North | Hearing Office: Tulsa, OK |
| Paris Office | Pasadena Office |
| 2805 Pine Mill Road | 3300 Watters Road |
| Paris, TX 75460 | Pasadena, TX 77504 |
| Phone: 888-619-4772 | Phone: 800-325-0778 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas North | Hearing Office: Houston Richmond Ave |
| Plainview Office | Port Arthur Office |
| 400 S Garland | 8208 9th Ave |
| Plainview, TX 79072 | Port Arthur, TX 77642 |
| Phone: 888-389-2571 806-293-9599 |
Phone: 866-964-1720 409-729-2536 |
| Hearing Office: Fort Worth | Hearing Office: Houston North |
| San Angelo Office | San Antonio – Central Office |
| 2851 Southwest Blvd | 402 Isom Rd |
| San Angelo, TX 76904 | San Antonio, TX 78216 |
| Phone: 877-840-5742 325-949-4608 |
Phone: 800-772-1213 866-571-0718 |
| Hearing Office: Fort Worth | Hearing Office: San Antonio |
| San Antonio – Downtown Office | San Antonio – Northwest Office |
| 727 E. Cesar Chavez | 411 Richland Hills |
| San Antonio, TX 78206 | San Antonio, TX 78245 |
| Phone: 800-772-1213 877-405-0482 |
Phone: 800-772-1213 877-697-4799 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Hearing Office: San Antonio |
| San Antonio – South Office | San Marcos Office |
| 3438 E Southcross | 900 Bugg Lane |
| San Antonio, TX 78223 | Suite 200 |
| Phone: 800-772-1213 866-964-7432 |
San Marcos, TX 78666 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Phone: 866-388-8515 512-396-3972 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio |
| Seguin Office | Sherman Office |
| 927 S St Highway 123 Bypass | 600 East Peyton |
| Seguin, TX 78155 | Sherman, TX 75090 |
| Phone: 877-445-0831 830-379-8802 |
Phone: 877-405-3521 903-893-4654 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Hearing Office: Dallas North |
| South Austin Office | Temple Office |
| Bldg B | 511 North Main |
| 5508 Hwy 290 West | Temple, TX 76501 |
| Austin, TX 78735 | Phone: 866-593-1341 |
| Phone: 800-772-1213 | Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown |
| Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown |
| Texarkana Office | Tyler Office |
| 5735 Summerhill Rd | 5509 S Donnybrook Ave |
| Texarkana, TX 75503 | Tyler, TX 75703 |
| Phone: 866-931-7675 | Phone: 877-319-5707 903-561-8632 |
| Hearing Office: | Hearing Office: Dallas North |
| Victoria Office | Waco Office |
| 8208 Ne Zac Lentz Pkwy | 1700 Lake Air Dr, Suite A |
| Victoria, TX 77904 | Waco, TX 76710 |
| Phone: 877-229-3536 361-575-8254 |
Phone: 866-964-6304 |
| Hearing Office: San Antonio | Hearing Office: Dallas Downtown |
| Waxahachie Office | Wichita Falls Office |
| 100 Dean Box Drive | 4314 Wendover St |
| Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Wichita Falls, TX 76309 |
| Phone: 866-563-1912 | Phone: 866-815-9605 940-689-9240 |
| Hearing Office: Dallas North | Hearing Office: Oklahoma City, OK |
For help contacting your local field office, reach out to the Texas disability attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates.
Texas Office for Disability Determination Services
(Parent Agency: Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services)
P.O. Box 149198
Austin, TX 78714-9198
Phone: 800-252-7009
Texas DDS Website
Dallas, Texas ODAR Information:
Dallas (Downtown) Social Security Disability ODAR Hearing Office Information
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Dallas (Downtown), Texas, has 14 administrative law judges (ALJ) who handle Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings. The average wait time for a hearing is 14 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received and the file is complete is 486 days. From October 26, 2015 to February 26, 2016, there were 1,823 hearings. 1,325 were held in person, and 498 were video hearings. See below for addresses, field offices, award rates, judge statistics, and more.
Dallas (Downtown) ODAR Contact Information
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
Dallas Downtown
Plaza of the Americas
North Tower, Suite 600
700 North Pearl Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 866-563-3885
Fax: 214-880-9869
eFile Fax: (877) 904-5484
Don’t wait until your claim has been denied to contact our Dallas, TX Social Security disability law firm. Call us before you file your request to know how to deal with problems before they start.
Dallas (Downtown) ODAR services the following Social Security Field Offices in Texas:
Austin SSA Office
1029 Camino La Costa
Austin, TX 78752
Local Phone: 866-627-6991 / 512-206-3700
Corsicana SSA Office
221 South 45th Street
Corsicana, TX 75110
Local Phone: 888-456-9551 / 903-875-1699
Dallas (Fair Park) SSA Office
2530 S. Malcolm X Blvd
Dallas, TX 75215
Phone: 800-772-1213
Dallas (Oak Cliff) Office
2475 Cliff Creek Crossing
Dallas, TX 75237
Phone: 800-772-1213
Georgetown SSA Office
104 Parkview Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
Local Phone: 877-531-4699
Mid-Cities SSA Office
2010 North State Hwy 360
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Phone: 800-772-1213
South Austin SSA Office
Bldg B
5508 Hwy 290 West
Austin, TX 78735
Phone: 800-772-1213
Temple SSA Office
511 North Main
Temple, TX 76501
Local Phone: 866-593-1341
Waco SSA Office
1700 Lake Air Dr
Suite A
Waco, TX 76710
Local Phone: 866-964-6304
Dallas (Downtown) Social Security Disability Lawyers Shares Grant/Denial Rates
In Texas, both the city where your disability request is processed and the administrative law judge (ALJ) who looks at your case play a large role in the outcome. If you want to beat the odds and ensure that you get the benefits that you are entitled to, contact our Dallas, TX Social Security disability law firm today.
Rates for Dallas (Downtown) Overall
Denial Rate: 46.4%
Fully Favorable: 46.5%
Partially Favorable: 7.1%
Rates for Individual ALJs in Dallas Downtown Office
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Denials | Fully Favorable | Partially Favorable | Grant Rates |
| Collins, Peri | 15 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 66% |
| Kinnell, Tresie | 39 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 53% |
| Lahat, Gal | 23 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 50% |
| Lessis, James W | 42 | 25 | 17 | 24 | 1 | 11% |
| Maiben, Evelyn | 31 | 11 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 40% |
| Nagle, Kim Soo | 19 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 57% |
| Panek, Jason | 38 | 9 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 57% |
| Sampson, William E | 39 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 68% |
| Sartor, Rebecca B | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0% |
| Thames, Tammy A | 31 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 59% |
| Panter, Marjorie | 136 | 51 | 85 | 45 | 6 | 38% |
| Steckler, Sharon L | 58 | 25 | 33 | 20 | 5 | 43% |
| Thames, Tammy A | 137 | 87 | 50 | 79 | 8 | 64% |
| Westfall, Rebecca D | 158 | 125 | 33 | 117 | 8 | 79% |
Source: ALJ Disposition Data from the U.S. Social Security Website
Common sense does not always tell you what qualifies an applicant for disability. If you need help fighting for your denied social security benefits, we will make sure that you are well prepared for your disability case. We’ll guide you on the likely questions the ALJ will ask and make sure you’re ready. Want to know more? Contact us today toll free at 800-562-9830.
Dallas (North) Social Security Disability ODAR Hearing Office Information
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Dallas, Texas, has 18 administrative law judges (ALJ) who handle Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings. The average wait time for a hearing is 13 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received and the file is complete is 472 days. From October 26, 2015 to February 26, 2016, there were 2,474 hearings. 1,578 were held in person, and 896 were video hearings. See below for addresses, field offices, award rates, judge statistics, and more.
Call Marc Whitehead & Associates today to talk to our Dallas Social Security disability claims attorneys and learn how you can avoid problems with your case before they even start happening.
Dallas (North) ODAR Contact Information
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
Dallas North
Building 9, Suite 500
12790 Merit Drive
Dallas, TX 75251
Phone: 866-331-7135
Fax: 972-341-5153
eFile Fax: 877-904-5524
Dallas-North ODAR services the following Social Security Field Offices in Texas:
Dallas-(North) SSA Office
10824 N. Central Expwy
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 800-772-1213
Denton SSA Office
2201 Colorado Blvd
Denton, TX 76205
Local Phone: 888-717-1530
Greenville SSA Office
2717 Terrell Rd
Greenville, TX 75402
Local Phone: 903-455-1673
Longview SSA Office
611 Clinic Dr
Longview, TX 75605
Local Phone: 888-617-0455 / 903-295-5250
McKinney SSA Office
3250 Craig Dr
McKinney, TX 75070
Local Phone: 866-931-2731
Mount Pleasant SSA Office
2304 W Ferguson Rd
Mount Pleasant TX 75455
Phone: 1-877-701-2138
Palestine SSA Office
215 Medical Drive
Palestine, TX 75801
Local Phone: 866-495-0089
Paris SSA Office
2805 Pine Mill Road
Paris, TX 75460
Phone: 888-619-4772
Sherman SSA Office
600 East Peyton
Sherman, TX 75090
Local Phone: 877-405-3521 / 903-893-4654
Tyler SSA Office
5509 South Donnybrook Ave
Tyler, TX 75703
Local Phone: 877-319-5707 / 903-561-8632
Waxahachie SSA Office
100 Dean Box Drive
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Local Phone: 866-563-1912
Dallas-North Social Security Disability Claims Attorneys Share Grant/Denial Rates
If you really want the best chance at winning your disability case in Texas, contact our Dallas SSDI claims attorneys today. We know which cities – and which administrative law judges (ALJ) – have the highest approval records and can use that information to your benefit.
Rates for Dallas-(North) ODAR Overall
Denial Rate: 44.7%
Fully Favorable: 49.3%
Partially Favorable: 6%
Rates for Individual ALJs in Dallas North Office
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Denials | Fully Favorable | Partially Favorable | Grant Rates |
| Cichanowicz, Susanne M | 37 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 46% |
| Curran, Daniel | 38 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 44% |
| Eiler, Kathleen H | 43 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 47% |
| Haigler, Jr., Whitfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36% |
| Keen, Carolyn | 51 | 19 | 32 | 15 | 4 | 38% |
| Kinkade, Jade | 50 | 17 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 41% |
| Liken, Joseph | 43 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 73% |
| Mendola, Mark J | 50 | 17 | 33 | 7 | 10 | 78% |
| Philips, Derek N | 29 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 89% |
| Shilling, Ralph F | 42 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 1 | 77% |
| Walter, Charles | 23 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 59% |
| Wheeler, Thomas J | 49 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 56% |
| Pate, Anne H | 186 | 85 | 101 | 72 | 13 | 46% |
| Phillips, Derek N | 15 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 87% |
| Schwartz, Stanley M | 34 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 41% |
| Shilling, Ralph F | 158 | 85 | 73 | 81 | 4 | 54% |
| Walters, Charles | 106 | 102 | 4 | 98 | 4 | 96% |
| Wheeler, Thomas J | 49 | 15 | 34 | 10 | 5 | 31% |
Source: ALJ Disposition Data from the U.S. Social Security Website
Our experienced Texas disability claims attorneys know how to help with your case no matter what form your hearing takes. Some people get nervous and antsy when they learn that they’re going to have a video Social Security disability hearing, because they don’t know what to expect. We can guide you through the best practices so that you impress the ALJ and win your claim.
Fort Worth Social Security Disability ODAR Hearing Office Information
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Fort Worth, Texas, has 9 administrative law judges (ALJ) who handle Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings. The average wait time for a hearing is 11.5 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received and the file is complete is 412 days. From October 26, 2015 to February 26, 2016, there were 1,783 hearings. 1,244 were held in person, and 539 were video hearings. See below for addresses, field offices, award rates, judge statistics, and more.
If you contact our Texas disability lawyers, we can provide you with further information on the statistics so that you can make an educated decision when you file your claim.
Fort Worth ODAR Contact Information
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
Federal Office Building, Room 9A27
819 Taylor Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (866) 613-2744
Fax: (817) 978-4961
eFile Fax: (877) 904-5540 (The eFile Fax number sends evidence directly to the electronic folder.)
Fort Worth ODAR services the following Social Security Field Offices in Texas:
Abilene SSA Office
1202 E South 11th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
877-607-9525 / 325-672-0310
Big Spring SSA Office
2006 East FM 700
Big Spring, TX 79720
888-748-2018 / 432-267-5227
Cleburne SSA Office
1711 W. Henderson
Cleburne, TX 76033
866-227-1616 / 817-645-7448
Early (Brownwood) SSA Office
Space 28 Heartland Mal
300 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76802
877-405-3630 / 325-646-6060
Fort Worth SSA Office
819 Taylor Street
Room 1-A-07 Federal Bldg
Fort Worth, TX 76102
800-772-1213
Fort Worth–South SSA Office
2785 Altamesa Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76133
800-772-1213 / 866-613-2745
Lubbock SSA Office
5825 16th Street
Lubbock, TX 79407
866-467-0460
Odessa SSA Office
2015 E 37th Street
Odessa, TX 79762
866-404-1866 / 432-561-5061
Plainview SSA Office
400 S Garland
Plainview, TX 79072
888-389-2571 / 806-293-9599
San Angelo SSA Office
2851 Southwest Blvd
San Angelo, TX 76904
877-840-5742 / 325-949-4608
Fort Worth Social Security Disability Lawyers Share Grant/Denial Rates
Do you know the factors that are most likely to determine the outcome of your case? Our Texas SSDI lawyers do, and we can work with you to navigate the ins and outs of the city where you file your paperwork.
Rates for Fort Worth, Texas Overall
Denial Rate: 51%
Fully Favorable: 42%
Partially Favorable: 7%
Rates for Individual ALJs in Fort Worth
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Denials | Fully Favorable | Partially Favorable | Grant Rates |
| Batik, Kevin | 38 | 6 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 47% |
| Bowen, Carol K | 47 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 1 | 55% |
| Carvalho, Sherrill A. L | 48 | 13 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 60% |
| Cima, Brock | 33 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 44% |
| Hammer, Darren | 52 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 1 | 38% |
| Lappin, Randi E | 29 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 35% |
| Marcy, Larry C | 37 | 26 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 55% |
| Panter, Marjorie | 46 | 16 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 54% |
| Van Dyck, Christopher | 36 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 52% |
Source: ALJ Disposition Data from the U.S. Social Security Website
Your social security benefits are worth fighting for. To be fully insured and entitled to these benefits you have to pay into the social security system for approximately five out of the last 10 years. If the claimant wins his disability claim he is entitled to back due benefits that begin to accrue 5 months after the onset of the claimant’s disability, plus monthly disability payments in the future.
At Marc Whitehead and Associates, we have the experience to help you determine if you qualify and help at your ALJ hearing. Our attorneys know the rules and procedures, and are likely even familiar with the specific ALJ on your case. This means that they can prepare you for the questions you will be asked and that they’ll know how specific judges work.
Houston Texas ODAR Information
Houston (Bissonnet) Social Security Disability ODAR Hearing Office
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Houston, Texas – Bissonnet Street – has 14 administrative law judges (ALJ) who handle Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings. The average wait time for a hearing is 15.5 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received and the file is complete is 481 days. From October 26, 2015 to February 26, 2016, there were 1,862 hearings. 1,312 were held in person, and 550 were video hearings. See below for addresses, field offices, award rates, judge statistics, and more.
Houston (Richmond Ave) ODAR Contact Information
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
Houston (Richmond Ave)
9700 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77042
Phone: 866-779-5456
Fax: 713-349-7380
eFile Fax: (877) 847-1603 (The eFile Fax number sends evidence directly to the electronic folder.)
The Houston (Richmond Ave) ODAR services the following Social Security Field Offices in Texas:
Alice SSA Office
1000 Medical Ctr Blvd
Alice, TX 78332
Phone: 888-388-8744 / 361-664-8133
Angleton SSA Office
2921 N Valderas Street
Angleton, TX 77515
Phone: 866-338-2940
Brenham SSA Office
2901 Victory Lane
Brenham, TX 77833
Phone: 855-287-4792 / 979-836-4581
Corpus Christi SSA Office
3801 S Port Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Phone: 866-613-2859
Galveston SSA Office
2835 Gulf Frwy South
League City, TX 77551
Phone: 866-299-3254 / 409-766-3631
Houston-Northwest SSA Office
16200 Dillard Dr
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: 800-772-1213
Houston–Southwest SSA Office
10703 Stancliff Rd
Houston, TX 77099
Phone: 800-772-1213
McAllen SSA Office
3004 McColl Rd
McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: 855-886-9628 / 956-686-3758
Mission SSA Office
1013 Business Park Dr
Mission, TX 78572
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Pasadena SSA Office
3300 Watters Road
Pasadena, TX 77504
Phone: 800-325-0778
Victoria SSA Office
8208 Ne Zac Lentz Pkwy
Victoria, TX 77904
Phone: 877-229-3536 / 361-575-8254
Houston (Richmond Ave) TX Social Security Disability Attorneys Share Grant/Denial Rates
Have you heard of grant and denial rates? Well, if not, then you need to talk to our Houston Social Security disability attorneys. Grant and denial rates change from city to city and judge to judge, and they can be a huge factor in whether or not you win your claim.
Rates for Houston Richmond Ave, TX, Texas Overall
Denial Rate: 59.0%
Fully Favorable: 35.5%
Partially Favorable: 5.5%
Rates for Individual ALJs in Houston (Richmond Ave) TX
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Denials | Fully Favorable | Partially Favorable | Grant Rates |
| Bach, Laura | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41% |
| Batik, Kevin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41% |
| Beers, Caroline H | 43 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 2 | 45% |
| Bennett, Vincent | 46 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 2 | 27% |
| Boyle, Solomon | 31 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 34% |
| Burdette, Robert N | 52 | 31 | 21 | 28 | 3 | 41% |
| Gazda, Peter F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39% |
| Gilbert, Richard A | 69 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 2 | 48% |
| Hodgson, Jessica | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15% |
| Matthews, Kelly | 39 | 12 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 60% |
| Morris, Scott T | 25 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 40% |
| Shilling, Ralph F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45% |
| Strong, Helen F | 38 | 27 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 22% |
| Suing, Timothy | 17 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 49% |
Source: ALJ Disposition Data from the U.S. Social Security Website
Worried about your hearing? Here’s a little about what you can expect.
The social security hearing is recorded on a tape recorder by a person known as a hearing monitor. The ALJ may also call to testify a Vocational Expert to testify about job requirements, job availability and to answer certain hypothetical questions regarding your limitations, physical or mental.
If the ALJ believes it would be helpful, the ALJ may also call to your hearing a Medical Expert to testify about the medical issues in your cases and render an opinion as to medical or psychological limitations evident in your medical records.
Finally you, your attorney if you have one and any witnesses you may wish to call will attend the hearing. The hearing is private, so no one other than those mentioned above will attend without your permission.
You don’t have to go through the process alone. Our experienced Houston Social Security disability attorneys can walk you through any type of hearing, whether in person or by video feed, and let you know what to expect and how to win your claim.
Houston (North) Social Security Disability ODAR Hearing Office – Aldine Bender Road
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Houston, Texas – Aldine Bender Road, has 13 administrative law judges (ALJ) who handle Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings. The average wait time for a hearing is 11.5 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received and the file is complete is 408 days. From October 26, 2015 to February 26, 2016, there were 2,108 hearings. 1,471 were held in person, and 637 were video hearings. See below for addresses, field offices, award rates, judge statistics, and more.
Our Houston Social Security disability claims lawyers are always ready to provide whatever help you need, whether that means helping you file your initial SSD claim, or helping you to fight against a decision to deny the benefits you’re rightfully entitled to.
Houston (North) ODAR Contact Information
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
Houston – Aldine Bender Road
4015 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77039
Phone: 1-(877) 850-7829
Fax: (713) 209-3262
eFile Fax: (877) 486-2938
Houston (North) ODAR services the following Social Security Field Offices in Texas:
Beaumont SSA Office
8455 Dishman Rd
Suite A
Beaumont, TX 77713
Phone: 866-613-2864
Bryan SSA Office
2120 W Briargate Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: 866-568-9428 / 979-731-1140
Conroe SSA Office
600 Sgt Ed Holcomb Blvd
Conroe, TX 77304
Phone: 866-614-0032
Houston–Northeast SSA Office
5414 Aldine Mail Rd
Houston, TX 77039
Phone: 800-772-1213
Houston–Southeast SSA Office
8989 Lakes At 610 Dr
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 800-325-0778
Lufkin SSA Office
702 East Denman
Lufkin, TX 75901
Phone: 877-407-3442 / 936-632-2999
Port Arthur SSA Office
8208 Ninth Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Phone: 866-964-1720 / 409-729-2536
Houston (North) ODAR: Aldine Bender Road Social Security Disability Claims Lawyers Share Grant/Denial Rates
Want to increase your chances of beating the odds and winning your disability benefits claim? You need to know how the grant and denial rates of specific cities and even judges can affect your likelihood of receiving a positive outcome. Our Houston Social Security disability claims lawyers can not only provide you with that information, but show you how to use it to your benefit.
Rates for Houston (North) – Aldine Bender Road Office (Note: moved from the old Downtown office in 2012)
Denial Rate: 58.8%
Fully Favorable: 35.3%
Partially Favorable: 5.9%
Rates for Individual ALJs in Houston, (North) – Aldine Bender Road Office
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Denials | Fully Favorable | Partially Favorable | Grant Rates |
| Eason, Kimani R | 49 | 17 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 100% |
| Gutierrez, David R | 47 | 34 | 13 | 34 | 0 | 35% |
| Hebert, David J | 29 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 43% |
| Helget, Thomas J | 49 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 39% |
| Howard, William B | 37 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 38% |
| Mariano-Jackson, Evange | 43 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 45% |
| Meyer, Gerald L | 53 | 20 | 33 | 18 | 2 | 45% |
| Sharp, William | 25 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 45% |
| Simmons, D’Lisa | 54 | 19 | 35 | 17 | 2 | 47% |
| Stubblefield, Ross | 54 | 18 | 36 | 16 | 2 | 26% |
| Whitney, Daniel E | 50 | 10 | 40 | 7 | 3 | 44% |
| Williams, Jr., Harry L | 23 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 27% |
| 58% |
Source: ALJ Disposition Data from the U.S. Social Security Website
If you have been denied benefits, you need to schedule an ALJ hearing to fight for your rights, and our Houston disability claims lawyers can help. This hearing will be used to determine whether or not you’re actually unable to work, so it’s important that you prepare for the kinds of questions that the judge is going to ask.
During the hearing, a Vocational Expert may be called to testify about job requirements, availability and your physical or mental limitations, and a Medical Expert may be called to give their opinion about your medical conditions and your limitations. Then you will be given the opportunity to call witnesses, as well as have your attorney speak if you have one.
Rio Grande Valley, Texas Social Security Disability ODAR Hearing Office Information
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Rio Grande Valley, Texas, has 6 administrative law judges (ALJ) who handle Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings. The average wait time for a hearing is 18 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received and the file is complete is 566 days. From October 26, 2015 to February 26, 2016, there were 412 hearings, 411 were held in person and 1 was a video hearing. See below for addresses, field offices, award rates, judge statistics, and more.
Rio Grande Valley ODAR Contact Information
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
Rio Grande Valley
Suite 200
2009 West Jefferson Avenue
Harlington, TX 78550
Phone: 877-452-6985
Fax: 956-364-0815
eFile Fax: (877) 435-0329 (The eFile Fax number sends evidence directly to the electronic folder.)
Rio Grande Valley ODAR services the following Social Security Field Offices in Texas:
Brownsville SSA Office
3115 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 866-964-6486
Harlington SSA Office
2005 W Jefferson Ave
Harlington, TX 78550
Phone: 866-931-7075
Rio Grande Valley, TX Social Security Disability Claims Lawyer Share Grant/Denial Rates
One of the most important things your SSDI claims lawyer can talk to you about is how the denial rates for disability claims change not only from city to city, but also judge to judge. With their help, you can give yourself the best chance to get the benefits you deserve.
Rates for Rio Grande Valley, TX, Texas Overall
Denial Rate: 52.54%
Fully Favorable: 30.93%
Partially Favorable: 16.53%
Rates for Individual ALJs in Rio Grande Valley, TX
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Denials | Fully Favorable | Partially Favorable | Grant Rates |
| Bridges, Kathryn | 25 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 100C |
| Deramus, Osly F. | 20 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 33% |
| Kerber, Carrie | 36 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0% |
| Wyatt, Kimberly O | 60 | 24 | 34 | 20 | 4 | 49% |
| Mariano-Jackson, Evange | 23 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 70% |
| Stubblefield, Ross | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Suttles, Gary J | 16 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 19% |
Source: ALJ Disposition Data from the U.S. Social Security Website
Whether it’s over video or in person, the ALJ hearing will be used to determine both your ability to work and if there are even any available jobs for someone with your education, experience, age, and disability level. You may be asked about your work history, education, medical history, symptoms, your estimate of your work limitations, and your daily activities.
Additionally, a medical expert and a vocational expert may be called upon to testify. You also have the opportunity to have your own experts present as well as an attorney to plead the case on your behalf.
San Antonio, TX Social Security Disability ODAR Hearing Office Information
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in San Antonio, Texas, has 19 administrative law judges (ALJ) who handle Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings. The average wait time for a hearing is 16 months, and the average processing time from the day a hearing request is received and the file is complete is 546 days. From October 26, 2015 to February 26, 2016, there were 2,971 hearings. 2,447 were held in person, and 524 were video hearings. See below for addresses, field offices, award rates, judge statistics, and more.
If you contact our San Antonio, TX Social Security disability law firm, we will make sure that you have access to the most up-to-date information and statistics that pertain to your case in order to better your chances at winning your claim.
San Antonio, TX ODAR Contact Information
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
San Antonio
10222 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: 855-829-8915
Fax: 210-733-8054
eFile Fax: (877) 864-5402 (The eFile Fax number sends evidence directly to the electronic folder.)
San Antonio ODAR services the following Social Security Field Offices in Texas:
Del Rio SSA Office
406 South Texas Drive
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Phone: 830-757-3330 / 888-862-4864
Eagle Pass SSA Office
406 South Texas Ave
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
830-757-3330, 888-862-4864
El Paso SSA Office
11111 Gateway West Blvd
El Paso, TX 79935
Phone: 866-563-9310
El Paso-Downtown SSA Office
600 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: 866-964-6229
Kerrville SSA Office
1060 Guadalupe St
Kerrville, TX 78028
877-895-0043 / 830-895-1422
Laredo SSA Office
215 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041
866-704-4857
San Antonio–Central SSA Office
402 Isom Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
800-772-1213 / 866-571-0718
San Antonio–Downtown SSA Office
727 E. Cesar Chavez
San Antonio, TX 78206
800-772-1213 / 877-405-0482
San Antonio–Northwest SSA Office
411 Richland Hills
San Antonio, TX 78245
800-772-1213 / 877-697-4799
San Antonio–South SSA Office
3438 E Southcross
San Antonio, TX 78223
800-772-1213 / 866-964-7432
San Marcos SSA Office
900 Bugg Lane
Suite 200
San Marcos, TX 78666
866-388-8515 / 512-396-3972
Seguin SSA Office
927 S St Highway 123 Bypass
Seguin, TX 78155
877-445-0831 / 830-379-8802
San Antonio, TX Social Security Disability Law Firm Share Grant/Denial Rates
Do you know what grant and denial rates are? They are the percentage of claims that win and lose in particular cities, and with specific judges. If you work with our Social Security disability law firm, we can make sure that your claim has the best chance of getting favorable odds.
Rates for San Antonio, TX, Texas Overall
Denial Rate: 56.6%
Fully Favorable: 37.6%
Partially Favorable: 5.8%
Rates for Individual ALJs in San Antonio, TX
| Judge | Decisions | Awards | Denials | Fully Favorable | Partially Favorable | Grant Rates |
| Allen, Matthew | 50 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 39% |
| Barnett, Ben | 23 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 14% |
| Blucher, Jonathan P | 16 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 54% |
| Brower, Charles L | 46 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 0 | |
| Brown, Katherine W | 38 | 13 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 67% |
| Gazda, Peter F | 39 | 26 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 66% |
| Harper, Don A | 44 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 48% |
| Holmes, Janice L | 18 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 41% |
| Kirkpatrick, Melinda W | 45 | 15 | 30 | 14 | 1 | 55% |
| Kramer, Ilene B | 31 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 51% |
| McKay, Bernard J | 28 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 35% |
| McPhail, Robert M | 32 | 8 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 40% |
| Momcilovic, Gordan | 45 | 4 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 38% |
| Murdock, Alexis | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 36% |
| Perez, Lissette C | 8 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 52% |
| Swayze. Mark M | 36 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 26% |
| Whittington, Susan | 43 | 9 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 36% |
| Wilkov, Penny | 44 | 16 | 28 | 15 | 1 | 38% |
| Wurm, David R | 47 | 16 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 56% |
Source: ALJ Disposition Data from the U.S. Social Security Website
Get Help from Experienced Texas Social Security Disability Lawyers
Your hearing will last about an hour to an hour and a half. Seldom do hearings take more than two hours. In hearings with judges, who like to ask most of the questions, it’s only where issues are not developed or your lawyer thinks that your testimony wasn’t clear enough that your lawyer needs to ask you some questions at your hearing. Your lawyer will ask questions of any witnesses you bring along to the hearing; and it is the lawyer’s job to question any expert witnesses called by the judge.
The most important part of what your lawyer does usually takes place outside of the hearing. That is, your lawyer gathers medical evidence, gets reports from doctors, does legal and medical research, prepares witnesses to testify and possibly makes a closing argument either in writing or at the hearing.
When you have an opportunity to receive a free consultation, why would you wait? Our experienced Texas Social Security disability law firm knows how ALJ hearings work and can make sure that you are prepared with the right questions and answers to ensure that you win your claim. Contact us at 800-562-9830 to begin today.