Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 and Bobbie, The Social Security Administration has asked that you appear at an ALJ Hearing (before a Judge) because your case has been turned down at both the initial and reconsideration levels - primarily because 'they', the SSA/DDS Reviewing Officials do not feel you are unable to work based on the information already provided. This is where an experienced attorney in Administrative Law can look over your file and find out exactly where the info is weak, and then ADD that info to your case. Costs are limited to no more than %25 of any back due benefits and are paid directly to the attorney from Social Security, once your case is finally approved, thereby allowing for you to recieve your back due benefits check without delay and without having to worry about writing a check to your attorney. Bobbie, I can't remember where you live - but the new rules have just been implemented this year, and are first being 'tested' in Eastern USA states, starting this August. From the time you file a Request for a Hearing to the actual Hearing date is usually ONE YEAR - in some states the wait is longer. ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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