Category Archives: 3 Hearings

Social Security hearings before the Administrative Law Judge

I got a Partly Favorable decision. What does that mean? Am I partly disabled?

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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How long after my Social Security hearing does it take to get a decision?

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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Hearing tip: know your judge

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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The BIG risk in appealing a “Partly Favorable” hearing decision

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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How to review your Social Security file before your hearing

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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What does Social Security really think about your case?

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

  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 →

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Useful Site: Social Security’s Hearing Process

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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.

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Unrepresented At Hearing?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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Denied at Hearing? Request the Hearing Tapes

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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Hearing Tip: Watch out for these questions

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

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