Law Offices of Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa

Just about any disease or disorder diagnosed by a doctor can be disabling under Social Security law.  The Listing of Impairment is used to "short-cut" the decision making process.

What if I don't meet a listing? Can I still be found disabled?

Yes, Social Security will also consider how your conditions affect your ability to do work you did in the past (15 years) and other jobs.

Social Security uses a 5-Step Process to decide if you are disabled.  It is complicated but an experienced Texas social security disability lawyer can help.

We provide the following services for our clients:

• File online disability applications.
• Request medical records that Social Security does not request to insure your claim is properly evaluated.
• Electronically submit evidence to your claim file.
• Work with you in seeking supportive statements from treating doctors who want to help and know you well.
• Appeal denials.
• Go with you to your Social Security hearing.
• Appeal Hearing denials to the Appeals Council.
• And in some cases, file a lawsuit in federal court.

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Social Security Disability for RSD or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Created On: 03/16/2010

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) result from an injury, disease or even surgery to a limb (arm/leg).  It is characterized by severe...

Social Security Disability for Severe Headaches

Created On: 03/15/2010

A diagnosis of migraine headaches by a neurologist will be considered by Social Security.  If you have followed your doctor's treatment plan but continue to suffer from this disorder...

Social Security Disability and Fibromyalgia

Created On: 03/14/2010

Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. The American College of Rheumatology has developed criteria for diagnosing the condition when at...

Evaluating Medical Evidence in a Disability Case

Created On: 03/11/2010

In 1985 legislation brought about major changes to the listings, to include the first real functional limitations to the mental listings. The oldest specific functional criteria in the...

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Law office of Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa, (Schertz, TX)

Owner, 2009 - present

Licensed in 1990, Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa has been representing claimants on their claims for Social Security Disability Benefits since 1996.

Princeton University, (Princeton, NJ)

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, American Studies 1982

University of Texas School of Law, (Austin, TX)

Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law 1989

LBJ School of Public Affairs, (Austin, TX)

Masters of Public Policy, Public Policy 1989

Law (TX), 1990

US Courts: Western District (TX), 2001

US Courts: Southern District (TX), 2003

US Courts: Northern District (TX), 2004

US Courts: Eastern District (TX), 2010

Sustaining member of NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives)

Hispanic National Bar Association

San Antonio Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

Hidalgo County Bar Association

Mexican American Bar Association

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Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa

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Locations : Edinburg, TX; Elmendorf, TX; San Antonio, TX

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