In most states, including New York, once you’ve appealed your denial, your case will be heard in front an Administrative Law Judge. These informal proceedings are beyond important. Preparation is key and properly testifying will determine whether you are approved or not.

But is there anything you can do to improve your chances before even stepping into the courtroom?

CHECK OUT THIS GREAT VIDEO of Scott Daniels, Esq. explaining one way an attorney can improve his chances of success for his client’s case.

Unfortunately, they do not.

While many Administrative Law Judges tell claimants they will receive a decision in about 30 days, they are not bound by law to do this. And in far too many cases, Judges will act in utter disregard of the claimant by not issuing a decision for several months.

Why should a claimant, who has already waited several months for a hearing, have to wait another several months for a Judge to make a decision on their case? How come the Administration doesn’t have regulations in place for Judges to issue a decision within a specific time?

Many disability recipients face serious financial hardships while they are waiting for their case to be decided. Whether it’s an eviction notice or an overdue utility bill, the determination on whether a person is disabled or not can have crucial implications on a claimant’s life. A Federal Administrative Law Judge should not be allowed to take their time when issuing a decision.

CLICK HERE to check out this great video on the types of experts that might appear in a disability hearing. Scott Daniels, a disability lawyer for Markhoff & Mittman, dissects expert testimony and what you can do to increase your chances of winning your claim.

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 disability claimants in all 50 states.

CLICK HERE to listen live or listen to the show after the live webcast at the same link.  You can also log onto www.markhofflaw.com and click on our blogtalkradio juke box for archived shows.

Scott Daniels, a disability lawyer with the office of Markhoff & Mittman, conducted a lecture on social security disability law where he discussed the procedural aspects of a hearing. Mainly, whether the federal rules of evidence apply in a disability hearing.

CLICK HERE to view his short video and to find out what rules of evidence apply in a disability hearing.

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Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels conduct a seminar in New York city earlier this year.

On September 27th, 2011, Scott Daniels and Dan Elias presented a lecture for attorneys across the country on the topic of Social Security Disability. The attorneys at Markhoff & Mittman have made it a priority to educate the general public as well as attorneys on the complexity of obtaining disability benefits.

In addition to providing live disability seminars, publishing a disability book and speaking with public officials about necessary changes with the Social Security Disability system, the attorneys at Markhoff & Mittman have lectured to attorneys on numerous occasions. 

To view their latest program and get CLE credit, CLICK HERE.

For more on this announcement, check out this great article posted by CNN.

To learn more about disability benefits and whether you are entitled to such a benefit, our office is holding a FREE LIVE SEMINAR on the topic of Federal Social Security Disability Benefits on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in New York City. Attendees of the seminar will receive a FREE copy of our recently published disability book. To register, CLICK HERE.

All registered attendees will receive a FREE disability book written by Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels. Their book, “The Disability Guys’ Guide to Navigating Through The Social Security Disability Maze,” can only be purchased at amazon.com, but seminar attendees will get a free copy just by showing up.

CALL 718-509-9596 to register. CLICK HERE FOR SEMINAR DETAILS.

If you, or someone you know, are hesitant to hire a qualified disability attorney, think again. CLICK HERE to read up on a few scenarios where a claimant can really get burned if they choose to represent themselves at a hearing.