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What happens when you go to a Social Security disability hearing ?


Generally, disability hearings take place in a hearings office rather than an actual courtroom. The proceedings are usually no more than an hour, and most are less than an hour. Most often, very few people attend a social security disability or SSI disability hearing, and they might include an administrative law judge, vocational expert, medical expert, you, and your representative (if you have one).

Of course, some social security disability hearings will just involve an administrative law judge, your representative, and yourself.

Most importantly, be prepared to answer any questions a hearing official might have for you and be on time, because many administrative law judges have a tight schedule.



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