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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How Long Does It Take To Get A Disability Hearing?
If you file for Social Security Disability benefits, brace yourself for a long and sometimes frustrating journey. The Federal Government expects to receive approximately 3 million disability applications this year and there are close to 800,000 pending cases.
What does this mean for disability recipient hopefuls?
It means that you may have to wait months, or possibly [...]
April 14, 2010
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The Social Security Disability Hearing
Live Disability Webcast – Tonite at 8:30PM
Ever wonder what actually happens at a social security disability hearing? Is it a formal setting similar to the hearings seen on the TV drama Law & Order? Is there an attorney present that is representing the government? How long does a hearing typically last?
Answers to these questions and [...]
April 5, 2010
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Dressing For Your Disability Hearing
Ever wonder what to wear for your social security disability hearing?
Is the hearing a formal courtroom proceeding? Is a suit and tie necessary? Will the Judge rule against you if you are not in formal attire?
When you appear in front of an Administrative Law Judge, it is important to be prepared for every aspect of your [...]
March 30, 2010
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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
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Get Disability Benefits Without A Hearing
In New York, when you are denied benefits at the initial application stage, you case is transferred to the hearing level where you will have to appear in front of an Administrative Law Judge and offer live testimony why you are unable to work.
For many people, court proceedings can be a nerve-wracking experience. You are [...]
March 5, 2010
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