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, can this expert help or hurt your case.
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.
December 16, 2011
Tags: Disability, Expert, hearing, judge, Scott Daniels, testimony Posted in: Social Security Disability
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The ALJ’s can rely heavily on the opinions of medical and vocational experts. Oftentimes, it can seem like these experts are there to work against you. Having a disability attorney can often help counteract that effect.
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