Another Reason to get Representation for a Social Security Disability or SSI Case
In the prior post, I spoke of the fact that, after a disability hearing has been held, it may take an excruciatingly long time to receive a decision from a disability judge.
Well, here's another reason to have representation, either in the form of a disability lawyer or non-attorney claimant's representative. In certain instances, a case will be pulled out from beneath a pile at the hearing office (officially ODAR, the office of disability adjudication and review) only because a representative's office had actually called to inquire about the status of the hearing decision.
I've actually made calls myself where it turned out that a particular case had somehow fallen through the cracks. Usually, it went something like this:
1. The disability hearing was held.
2. Medical evidence from one source or another was still outstanding.
3. The evidence, for one reason or another, took a long time to gather.
4. The evidence was eventually gathered and submitted.
5. It was associated with the file at the hearing office.
6. Then, for whatever reason, the case slipped into obivion.
This sort of scenario probably doesn't happen all too often. But it does happen, simply due to the human aspect of processing cases. And, I believe, this sort of thing is more likely to happen in a system that is low on manpower and high on work demands.
But it does illustrate a central point: if you think your case is taking too long, don't sit back and wait. Investigate by checking the status of your claim, or having your representative do this for you.
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Well, here's another reason to have representation, either in the form of a disability lawyer or non-attorney claimant's representative. In certain instances, a case will be pulled out from beneath a pile at the hearing office (officially ODAR, the office of disability adjudication and review) only because a representative's office had actually called to inquire about the status of the hearing decision.
I've actually made calls myself where it turned out that a particular case had somehow fallen through the cracks. Usually, it went something like this:
1. The disability hearing was held.
2. Medical evidence from one source or another was still outstanding.
3. The evidence, for one reason or another, took a long time to gather.
4. The evidence was eventually gathered and submitted.
5. It was associated with the file at the hearing office.
6. Then, for whatever reason, the case slipped into obivion.
This sort of scenario probably doesn't happen all too often. But it does happen, simply due to the human aspect of processing cases. And, I believe, this sort of thing is more likely to happen in a system that is low on manpower and high on work demands.
But it does illustrate a central point: if you think your case is taking too long, don't sit back and wait. Investigate by checking the status of your claim, or having your representative do this for you.
Return to:
Additional Entries
Can I afford a disability attorney ?
Can I win a disability hearing if I have fibromyalgia ?
How to file for disability
How do you start an appeal for social security disability?
SSDI hearing
When should you get a disability attorney
Social security disability requirements
Definition of disability social security
Social security disability review
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