Applications for Social Security Disability Insurance can be denied for a wide variety of reasons. For some, their Date Last Insured has passed, while others may have included errors in their paperwork. Whatever the case, a denial can be met with an application for reconsideration. If that fails too, the next appeal involves a court date with an administrative law judge. Learn all about this SSA law judge disability hearing.
What is a Social Security Disability Hearing Like?
Each disability hearing will vary based on the details of the case and the administrative law judge presiding over it. If the judge is easy-going, the hearing may be fairly straightforward and simple, but it may be more complicated if the judge is adversarial. Whatever the case may be, you need to be prepared to answer some questions.
What Questions Will Claimants Be Asked?
The types of questions asked by the administrative law judge are as follows:
- What are your medical problems?
- How did the problems occur?
- What treatment have you received?
- How have the problems affected your life?
- What is your work history and educational background?
What’s the Process Like?
After you answer the judge’s initial questions directly and specifically, they will move on to questioning expert witnesses. Typically, these witnesses serve to verify the extent of your injury and what limitations they create in terms of your job. After the hearing, it may take up to 30 days for the judge to reach a decision.
How to Win
The best way to increase the likelihood of winning your case and getting benefits is to get an experienced Social Security attorney on your side. That’s where Decker Law Office can help. Instead of having to face the administrative law judge alone, you’ll have an expert advocating for you and guiding you through the strenuous process. Contact us today for a free consultation on your case.