HEARINGS IN FRONT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE (ALJ)
HEARINGS IN FRONT OF ADMINSTRATIVE LAW JUDGES
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If your Initial Application (IA) or Request for Reconsideration is denied you will have 60 days to file a 501 appeal.
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This appeal is for an administrative hearing in front of an ALJ.
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You will have the opportunity to testify under oath about your disability impairment(s).
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Wait times vary from state to state but average 14-20 months for a hearing across the United States.
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You will need updated medical evidence to be gathered before the hearing and submitted at least 2 weeks prior to your hearing date.
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Each Claimant will need to submit a brief setting forth Statements of Fact and Conclusions of Law to support their claim.
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Past work analysis and cross-examination of any Medical Expert (ME) or Vocational Expert (VE) will be necessary at every hearing.
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You will need to obtain a supportive Residual Functional Capacity Assessment(s) (RFCA) from your treating physicians in order to support your claim of disability. We have forms for each kind of impairment(s).
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You will need to be prepared on how to testify on your own behalf. You will need an experienced advocate who has experience with the types of questions ALJs ask.
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We will help your testimony be consistent with evidence of record.
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ALJs appreciate well-documented claims. Having all your doctor statements, medical records, and pre-hearing briefs submitted in a timely and orderly fashion greatly improves your chances of winning.
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