Q: What Steps Should I Take if My Social Security Claim Gets Denied?

A: It’s important to remember that many claimants face multiple denials before finally receiving a favorable decision on their disability claim. It’s crucial that you DO NOT GIVE UP. Your optimal chance to substantiate your disability claim typically occurs at an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing, ideally with legal representation. You’ve contributed to Social Security…

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Q: Could You Explain What an Administrative Law Judge Social Security Hearing is?

A: Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Social Security Hearings are proceedings presided over by an Administrative Law Judge, a final evaluator of disability claims in the Social Security Administration. These hearings are relatively less formal compared to other court proceedings, and there’s no District Attorney or U.S. Attorney representing Social Security. Some ALJs may ask questions,…

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