Archive for December, 2011

Do Judges Have A Deadline When Issuing A Decision On Your Case?

You’ve waited months for a Social Security Administrative Law Judge to hear your case. You’ve already been denied once. And you’ve finally had your hearing where you presented evidence and testified why you are unable to work. Now the decision on whether you will be found disabled rests with the Judge. But when will you [...]

December 20, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  2 Comments

Is There A Medical Expert Or Vocational Expert Testifying At Your Hearing?

Often times, an Administrative Law Judge will employ the assistance of an expert to testify at a claimant’s disability hearing. If you have an upcoming hearing, you will be notified in advance if an expert will be present. But what is the role of this expert? How will it affect your case? And most importantly, [...]

December 16, 2011  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  One Comment

Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation And Social Security Disability Benefits At The Same Time

Live Disability Webcast – Wednesday, December 14th at 12PM
Join disability lawyer Scott Daniels, an associate attorney with Markhoff & Mittman, as he breaks down whether or not you can collect multiple forms of benefits at the same time. Daniels represents injured workers in the state of New York and is licensed to represent social security [...]

December 14, 2011  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: New York Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability  One Comment