What happens once you have had your disability hearing?Once you have attended your disability hearing, your case will stay at the hearings office until the administrative law judge makes their decision. The amount of time it will take depends upon the ALJ's workload and the efficiency of their office staff. The judge's decision will be fully favorable, partially favorable, or unfavorable. Once the decision is rendered, your disability claim is sent to a decision writer. The decision writer creates the official decisional notice. Once the decisional notice is completed, it is returned to the administrative law judge for final review. Unfortunately, the administrative law judge does not have an official amount of time to complete the process. It could take six weeks or six months, but most disability claimants will receive their official written hearing decisional notice in about sixty days. Dependent upon the decision and the disability program (SSD or SSI), your disability claim will be sent to the payment center or back to your local office for adjudication. For example, if you are approved for SSDI, your disability claim will be sent to a regional payment center for processing. Conversely, if you are approved for SSI disability, your disability claim will be sent back to your local Social Security office for adjudication. If your disability claim is denied by the administrative law judge, it will be sent back to your local Social Security office for adjudication. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: How to Apply for Disability in North Carolina What happens when you go to a Social Security Disability hearing? How Long Does It Take To Get The Results Of A Disability Hearing? Waiting for a Hearing to be Scheduled before an ALJ, Administrative Law Judge What to expect at a disability hearing Preparing for a Disability Hearing to Win Social Security or SSI Benefits What if I go to a Social Security hearing without an Attorney or a Disability Representative? Can you be approved for disability without having to go to a hearing? Medical experts at disability hearings How to dress for a disability hearing What a lawyer says at a disability hearing How long does it take to request a disability hearing? Are the chances of winning disability higher at a hearing? How Long Does It Take To Go Before A Judge For Disability Benefits? Presenting evidence at a Social Security Disability or SSI heari Can a disability attorney speed up my disability case? |
