Improve Your Chances Of Winning Your Disability Claim
The Social Security Administration will see upwards of 4 million applications for disability benefits this year. The government is not going to approve all of them and the denial rate for initial applications is about 75% on a national level.
In most states, including New York, once you’ve appealed your denial, your case will be heard [...]
January 23, 2012
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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
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What Happens At A Disability Hearing?
The prospect of appearing in front of a Federal Administrative Law Judge can be nerve-racking. But it doesn’t have to be. If you know what to expect before you appear before the Judge, your hearing will likely be a formality in the process of obtaining disability benefits.
Scott Daniels, a disability lawyer with the office of [...]
November 28, 2011
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Looking For A Disability Lawyer In Brooklyn?
There are thousands of people in Brooklyn right now that are seeking social security disability benefits. The Judges in Brooklyn see countless claims each month and it’s beyond crucial to be absolutely prepared before your hearing comes up. If you are looking for experienced disability lawyers in Brooklyn, you have found them.
Don’t risk thousands of dollars [...]
June 30, 2011
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Do You Need An Attorney For Your Disability Hearing?
The short answer to this question is “NO”. However, do you want to gamble potentially thousands of dollars for you and your family in the hopes that a Judge will grant your case? Are you prepared to face another rejection by the Social Security Administration, which in turn, results in another waiting game? Unless you [...]
December 29, 2010
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I Have To Wait How Long For A Disability Hearing?!
If you’re reading this blog, you’ve probably heard the horror stories of how long some people wait to get a hearing date from the Social Security Administration. To make matters worse, the hearing level takes place after a claimant has already been denied for benefits. I am not publishing this to discourage claimants. But I [...]
August 26, 2010
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What Will I Be Asked In My Disability Hearing?
One of the most popular questions a claimant has before their social security disability hearing is just what will be asked of them at the hearing. The most obvious questions will certainly revolve around what is preventing the claimant from holding a full-time job, but there are a number of other important topics that are [...]
June 23, 2010
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What Really Goes On At A Social Security Disability Hearing?
Disability hearings can be scary propositions. Claimant’s who finally get a hearing date know that they have already been denied once by the Federal government. Now a Federal Judge is going to review the case and decide whether the initial application should have been approved. There is nothing fun about a courtroom. Nor is there [...]
May 20, 2010
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Delaying Your Case So You Can Hire A Lawyer
Most people don’t want to delay their hearing since they’ve waited several months to appear in front of an Administrative Law Judge. But in some cases, delaying your hearing might increase your chances of winning disability benefits.
Certain disability claims are complicated. The medical evidence might be highly complex and often times, the procedural aspects of [...]
May 4, 2010
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Should You Hire An Attorney For Your Disability Case?
LIVE DISABILITY WEBCAST – April 21st at 9pm
For starters, a claimant is NOT required to hire a lawyer to represent them for social security disability benefits. In fact, the Social Security Administration claims that the system is designed for the individual claimant to handle their case themselves. While it’s certainly not a requirement, hiring a [...]
April 21, 2010
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