What Really Occurs at Social Security Hearings?

Jul 29, 2012 by marilynnli93

The majority of our Social Security benefits clients at our organization eventually visit Social Security hearings. At these hearings, your attorney performance will be seen by you just like attorneys in trial courts. These hearings, however, are informal and are run by judges – called administrative law judges. These judges generally ask you important questions about work history and medical issues. Proceedings frequently last about 45 minutes to an hour.Although some hearing procedures can vary, they normally follow the routine below (in an exclusive conference room where everyone stays resting ):1.The JUDGE swears you in.2.The JUDGE confirms whether you understand how the hearing works. 3.The JUDGE certifies whether your medical records are complete in your reading file. 4.The JUDGE asks you questions about your past function, your medical problems, and how your medical problems have affected your day-to-day activities. 5.Your ATTORNEY asks you questions. The Medical Expert is expected by 6.the JUDGE (when present) in regards to the conclusions in the medical records and how they reduce you. The Medical Expert is cross-examined by 7.your ATTORNEY. 8.The JUDGE requires the Vocational Expert “hypothetical questions.” 9.Your ATTORNEY cross-examines the Vocational Expert about the testimony and about additional limits. 10.Your ATTORNEY may make a closing argument. Proceedings with judges may appear scary to the uninitiated, but our clients understand that we’re there to ensure the judge knows why they cannot work. If you’d prefer to assist me, please contact me using the data found below.Andrew N. Kinney, Esq

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