A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is the second phase of the appeals process after a request for reconsideration on a denied disability claim is unsatisfactory. During this phase, the way you act and present...
Category: Appeals
Preparing to Attend a Social Security Disability Hearing
February 7, 2020
If your disability claim was denied, a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is the second level of appeals. A hearing gives you the opportunity to prove your disability in person, so it is important that you are...
What Role Does a Lawyer Play at a Disability Hearing?
January 27, 2020
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies reconsideration for your disability claim, the next step is to request a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). At this stage, an experienced disability attorney...
Statements at a Disability Hearing That Could Hurt Your Case
December 4, 2019
Social Security Disability hearings can be a stressful experience after being denied benefits and not having your application reconsidered. You might have to wait for months or even more than a year to have a hearing...
What to Expect When Appearing at a Social Security Disability Hearing
September 23, 2019
If you have been denied Social Security Disability benefits and did not get a claims examiner to reconsider your application, the next step is to appear before an administrative law judge (ALJ) for a disability hearing. A...