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How Long will it Take to Receive a Decision on my Disability Case?

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Receiving a decision regarding your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income claim for benefits can take a long time.  Cases may take up to 2 ½-3 years before an Administrative Law Judge reviews the case and issues a decision.  The time frame to get a decision on your initial application can be as long […]

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What Happens at a Social Security Disability or SSI Hearing?

No two hearings are alike since every case and every judge are different.  However, there are some features that most Social Security disability hearings have in common. 1.  The Judge’s Opening Disability hearings are presided over by a Social Security Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).  ALJs are supposed to conduct their hearings in accordance with the […]

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You had a Good Social Security Disability Hearing if…

Obviously a good hearing is one where the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) says he or she will award your case.  Unfortunately only a minority of judges will announce their intentions openly.  Some do go a step further and award your case with a “bench decision”.  A bench decision occurs when the ALJ states the decision […]

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How to Deal with a Rude or Impolite Social Security Judge (ALJ)

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Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct the Social Security Disability hearings for the Social Security Administration (SSA).  ALJs, and the SSA in general, are dealing with a huge back log in cases that take way too long to decide on.  ALJs are under a lot of pressure to issue many decisions a month, to try and […]

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Not Having Representation at Your Social Security Disability Hearing is a Mistake

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Even though Social Security Disability hearings are conducted in a relatively informal manner, they are still legal proceedings concerning a very serious issue in your life.  If you are filing for disability benefits your livelihood is at stake, and you are trying to replace your income because you are no longer able to work.  Few […]

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Not Being Prepared For Your Social Security Disability or SSI Hearing is a Mistake

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It is taking most people nearly a year, or even over a year to get their Social Security Disability or SSI hearing.  It is a real shame that some people, even with all that time to prepare, show up unprepared for the hearing. Social Security hearings are conducted by Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).  The ALJ […]

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Social Security Hearings and The Exhibit List

By the time you arrive at your Social Security hearing there has been considerable amount of behind-the-scenes development of your case and your file in particular. Along the way, all the major documents that are important to your case will come to comprise what is known as your hearing file. Your Social Security file contains […]

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What to Do if You are Not Satisfied with your Current Disability Representation

The key to any working relationship is communication.  If you are not satisfied with your disability attorney it is best to tell them your concerns before hiring someone else to represent you.  Your attorney might be able to fix the problem.  They might also be able to explain why they handled your case as they […]

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