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  No Comments

Do Not Fear An Expert At Your Disability Hearing

So you’ve finally received your Notice of Hearing after waiting several months. While you skim through the notice, you see a paragraph warning you that an expert will be testifying at your hearing. Why in the world would an expert be needed at your hearing?
Sometimes, the Judge presiding over your hearing calls upon an expert [...]

March 2, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments