Technical denials and informal denials both result in a disability claim being denied prior to a medical determination. This means the Social Security Administration (SSA) did not have a chance to make a medical decision...
Category: Appeals
Although less formal than a traditional courtroom trial, disability hearings before an administrative law judge (ALJ) are an important part of the disability determination process. However, many claims are still denied at...
How Do I Know if My Disability Hearing Went Well?
November 22, 2021
Most claimants feel a sense of relief after a disability hearing. They have submitted all the relevant medical evidence, attended doctor visits and followed treatment, and prepared for the administrative law judge’s (ALJ)...
Will I Need to Testify at My Social Security Disability Hearing?
October 26, 2021
The general answer is yes. The majority of claimants will need to testify at their Social Security Disability hearing. This hearing is your best chance at being approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or...
At Dayes Law Firm, we represent clients throughout the disability claims process and at all stages of the appeals process if denied benefits. This includes attending a disability appeal hearing in front of an administrative...