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For all intents and purposes, there's really only one answer to this question: as fully and as honestly as you possibly can. And, of course, the reason to provide requested information in this fashion is simply that it is never wise to do otherwise when appearing before a federal administrative law judge. Having said this, however, it should be stated that the vast majority of social security claimants are open and truthful when they answer questions at disability hearings. In fact, rather than exaggerate the extent of their disabling condition, too many SSDI (social security disability insurance) and SSI claimants play down and minimize the restrictions imposed by the infirmities they suffer with when answering questions posed by a judge. And without a doubt, this is a critical and crucial mistake since an ALJ (administrative law judge) will sometimes direct questions to a claimant for the sole purpose of extracting information that is not readily apparent in a claimant's records. For this reason, it particularly important to have adequate representation at a disability hearing, in the form of an experienced disability lawyer or non-attorney representative. Why so? Here's why: an experienced disability advocate can provide pre-hearing preparation for a disability claimant. This advance hearing preparation can often serve to allay any fears the claimant may have (and, for most individuals, a disability hearing will be an anxiety-provoking event). But, additionally and, perhaps, more importantly, a disability representative can serve to answer many of the important questions that may arise at a disability hearing. Of course, the most basic and most important question to be answered is why the advocate's client should be awarded disability benefits in the first place. 
How many questions are asked at a disability hearing? Short answer: as many questions as are necessary. However, since most hearings will normally be concluded under an hour (some hearings can actually be as short as 15 minutes) and represented claimants will have the benefit of an advocate who is experienced in handling questions of a medical and vocational nature, this aspect of the disability process should not be especially daunting. In fact, the hardest part of the hearing process will typically not be the hearing itself, but, rather, the unreasonable amount of time it takes to get to a hearing. For additional information on disability hearings and representation provided by disability lawyers and non-attorney representatives, you may wish to refer to the following links: Social Security Disability Hearing information Questions about disability attorney representation Tips for working with a disability attorney or social security lawyer Disability Lawyer Help on disability Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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