Category Archives: Social Security Hearings

Having a Friend Represent You at Your Disability Hearing is a Mistake

You know more than anyone how important your disability case is for you and your family.  You are trying to replace your income with a disability check because you can no longer work due to your medical problems.  Your ability … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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Missing Your Social Security Disability Hearing Is a Mistake

To get a Social Security Disability hearing scheduled in most parts of the country takes between 6 months and 2 years.  But even though people often wait over a year for their hearing, and the hearing is going to decide … Continue reading

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