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

Disability And A Strong Work History

Ever wonder why someone’s employment history is crucial in determining if a person should be entitled to social security disability benefits? A major misconception in the world of disability is that only a person’s medical condition matters when the Social Securty Administration decides if a person is disabled. This is simply not true.
A claimant’s medical [...]

May 11, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments

Can You Get A Decision At The Hearing?

At a social security disability hearing, there is a chance that you might be able to walk out of the courtroom knowing exactly whether or not the Social Security Security Administration is going to pay you benefits. For some claimants, finding out this information is a huge relief, especially if it’s good news.
While Judges have [...]

March 17, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments