You could be eligible for up to $3,345 per month In SSDI Benefits
About Disability Hearings
About Disability Hearings
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What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing?
Disability hearings are short, informal proceedings where you can explain to a judge why you can’t work.
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The Social Security Disability Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
Administrative Law Judges (or ALJ's, for short) are appointed by, and work for, the federal government, delivering rulings in many areas of statutory law.
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The Importance of Vocational Expert Testimony at a Disability Hearing
The testimony of the vocational expert at your Social Security disability hearing can make or break your case.
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What Is the Average Wait Time for a Disability Hearing?
Find out the current average wait time for an appeal hearing in your area.
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How to Request a Social Security Disability Appeal Hearing
Learn how to get your Social Security Disability case in front of a judge, where you'll have the best chance at winning benefits.
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How to Answer Questions at a Social Security Disability Hearing
Here are some tips to help you prepare for questions the judge may ask at your disability hearing.
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Preparing for a Social Security Disability Hearing
When you get notice of your hearing date, get up-to-date medical records and submit them.
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What Can I Do to Improve My Chances of Winning at a Disability Hearing?
Here are some steps to ensure you have the best chance of winning disability benefits at your hearing.
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Can Letters From Friends and Family Help My Disability Case at a Hearing?
Having a well-written letter from a close friend or family member can help convince the judge you are disabled.
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Video Hearings vs. In-Person Hearing Disability Hearings: Pros and Cons
Each method of hearing has its benefits, but in-person hearings offer unique advantages.
Advanced Strategies Used by Lawyers at Disability Hearings
MoreAdvanced Strategies Used by Lawyers at Disability Hearings
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Proving You Can't Do Your Past Work at a Disability Hearing
You'll have to prove to Social Security that you don't have the RFC to be able to perform your past job as you performed it or as it's generally performed.
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Ruling Out Other Work at Your Disability Hearing Because You Don't Have the Job Skills
How to prove to Social Security that you can't do other work because you don't have the transferable job skills.