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How should I prepare for a disability hearing with Social Security ?If you are preparing for a Social Security hearing, it is advisable to have a representative who is competent with Social Security law and disability determination procedures and rules. . Of course, you are entitled to represent yourself at a Social Security disability hearing; however statistics indicate that social security disability and SSI claims with representation are more likely to be an allowance, and this is especially the case at the hearing level. There are some things that you should consider while preparing for your disability hearing. You will need to be prepared to answer questions from the administrative law judge and your own representative (if you have elected to have representation). This includes questions regarding your daily activities and your work history. Moreover, you should have a thorough knowledge of what is contained in your medical records; some individuals are surprised to know what their physicians have written about them. Lastly, make sure that you know how to get to your local hearings office, because you need to be at your hearing on time. Being late even by ten minutes can mean that your hearing may have to be rescheduled (because most judges schedule multiple hearings back-to-back), which can take weeks or months. However, one of the best ways to prepare for a social security disability hearing will be to confer with your disability attorney to ensure that all your medical records have been gathered and submitted to the judge who will hear and decide your case, and also to go over what should and should not be done and said at the hearing. For more information on: Social Security Disability and SSI Disability.
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