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Category Archives: 3 Hearings
I got a Partly Favorable decision. What does that mean? Am I partly disabled?
Getting a Partly Favorable or Partially Favorable decision in a Social Security disability claim is confusing for a lot of people. First, lets go over what it does not mean. Under the Social Security system, there is no partly … Continue reading
How long after my Social Security hearing does it take to get a decision?
I went to my Social Security hearing. But, the Judge did not say if she was going to find me disabled or not. When do I get my decision?!? As you personally experienced, in most Social Security cases, the judge … Continue reading
Hearing tip: know your judge
I enjoyed attorney Gordon Gates‘ article about knowing who your judge is in your Social Security case: The first thing I want to know when I receive a hearing notice for a Social Security disability claim is the name of … Continue reading
Posted in 3 Hearings, Working with Lawyers/Attorneys
Tagged Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Hearings
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The BIG risk in appealing a “Partly Favorable” hearing decision
You finally got the decision on your Social Security case and it says… “Partly Favorable.” This does not mean that you are “partly disabled.” Usually, it means one of the following: The Judge found you disabled, but not as far … Continue reading
Posted in 3 Hearings
Tagged Appeals Council, Closed Period of Disability, Decision, Partly Favorable
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How to review your Social Security file before your hearing
My last article talked about why it is so important to review your Social Security exhibit file. But how do I get a copy of my Social Security file? If you already have a hearing scheduled, Social Security will tell … Continue reading
What does Social Security really think about your case?
Wouldn’t you like to know what Social Security really thinks about your claim? The best way to find out is to review your Social Security exhibit file. Everything Social Security has on your claim for disability benefits is contained … Continue reading
Useful Site: Social Security’s Hearing Process
Social Security has a great website that describes the hearing process including how to file an appeal, what happens at a hearing, and how to file a complaint if you feel you have been mistreated by an Administrative Law Judge.
Unrepresented At Hearing?
Another blog recently wrote that if you go to your hearing without an attorney, the judge will assume you have no case, won’t treat you with respect, and is more likely to deny you. Not surprisingly, they are trying to … Continue reading
Denied at Hearing? Request the Hearing Tapes
DisabilityAppeal.com has a interesting article on the importance of requesting the hearing tape if you are denied at hearing. In many instances, once the tapes are obtained and listened to, parts of the record will be inaudible. And in a … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Denials & Appeals, 3 Hearings
Tagged Appeals, Denials, Hearing Recording, Hearings
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Hearing Tip: Watch out for these questions
The Social Security Disability Blog got me thinking about some of the questions I have heard Judges ask at hearings. It is fairly common to be asked the following questions during a Social Security hearing: How long can you sit? … Continue reading
Posted in 3 Hearings
Tagged Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Hearings, Residual Functional Capacity
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