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What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing?
The ALJ may ask questions of a vocational expert, a medical expert, and you.
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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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Do You Need an Attorney to Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial?
While you are not required to have representation at a Social Security Disability hearing, your chances of winning improve if you do.
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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 Family and Friends Help My Disability Case at a Hearing?
While supportive letters from family and friends are usually disregarded by the judge, letters from employers and caregivers can help.
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What Is OHO (formerly the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, or ODAR)?
OHO is the administrative office that handles Social Security Disability hearings.
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Why Are Approval Chances for Social Security Disability Better at a Hearing?
Sometimes disability applicants win at hearings because of the passage of time, other times because they hire an attorney.
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How to Handle ALJ Bias or Misconduct at a Disability Appeal Hearing
What to do if a Social Security judge behaves inappropriately at your disability hearing.
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Should I Agree to a Video Hearing for My Disability Hearing or Demand an In-Person Hearing?
Having your disability appeal hearing in person rather than by video is probably in your best interests.
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What Happens After a Disability Hearing Has Been Held?
There are a number of different paths your disability case can take after a Social Security hearing.
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Can a judge send me to a Social Security physical after my disability hearing?
If the ALJ thinks your medical condition may have improved, you may be sent to a post-hearing medical exam.
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Third Level of Appeal for Disability: Appeals Council & Remands
In most states, the Appeals Council is the third level of review.
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Why You're More Likely to Win Your Second Social Security Disability Appeal
Judges have more independence to make decisions, and give more weight to doctors' opinions.