What You Need to Know Before Going to a Hearing
What You Need to Know Before Going to a Hearing
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How to Prepare for a Social Security Disability Hearing
Here are 4 tips that can help you prepare for your Social Security disability hearing.
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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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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Social Security Disability Appeal?
Although not required, having a Social Security Disability appeal lawyer will greatly improve your chances of winning your disability claim.
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What To Do If You Were Denied Disability but Can’t Work?
Make sure you know which reasons for not being able to work are good to talk about at your disability hearing.
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Social Security Disability Hearing: How to Act Before a Judge
Be polite and concise, and most importantly, answer the judge's questions.
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Reviewing Your Social Security Disability File Before an Appeal
To prepare for your appeal, request a copy of your disability file from Social Security and review it for errors.
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Should You Bring a Witness to Your Disability Appeal Hearing?
You aren't required to bring witnesses to your disability hearing, but in some cases, they can be helpful to your case.
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How to Write a Prehearing Brief for Your Disability Appeal
Giving the disability judge a summary of the points you want to make can help your disability appeal.
Advanced Strategies Used by Lawyers at Disability Hearings
Advanced Strategies Used by Lawyers at Disability Hearings
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Questioning the VE's Testimony About Other Work at a Disability Hearing
Being able to challenge a VE's proposed jobs at a disability hearing is key to winning your claim.
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Getting Disability by Arguing You Can't Even Do Sedentary Work
If you have physical or mental limitations that prevent you from doing even sit-down work, you should be approved for disability benefits.
Self-Help Resources
Self-Help Resources
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits
Nolo's book covers how to prepare for your SSDI or SSI disability hearing, including how to request a hearing, request and review your disability file, choose witnesses, come up with a theory why you should be granted benefits, and prepare to cross-examine the vocational expert at your hearing.