Tips for a Disability Hearing

Attending a disability hearing can be confusing. There are some basic mistakes that we see individuals make when they are not represented by a lawyer. The Law Offices of Sara Kafshi, LLP assists clients with their cases so that they sail smoothly through the disability hearing process.

What Are The Best Tips For A Disability Hearing?

Our law firm has compiled some tips about what happens at the Social Security Disability hearing to assist you.

• Keep it simple: It is tempting to think that more information is better; but that is not always the case. Disability hearings are informal and conversational hearings. However, there is more structure than you might realize. Judges want short simple answers.
• Know your own case: It is absolutely imperative that you know the history of your case. Be able to answer clearly and quickly give information about your work history, And medical treatment.
• Give specific answers: Specific answers are easier to understand and to believe. Do not use phrases like "it varies" or "it depends" when describing your impairment. Instead delineate specific examples about the pain you experience.
• Give real-life examples: Draw a real-world comparison about your abilities. For example, if you are asked, "How much weight can you lift?" give specific examples like "I know a gallon of milk is too heavy for me." This type of example shows that you have a reference for what you are claiming.
• Be consistent: In disability cases, you end up filling out a number of different questionnaires about activities and symptoms. It is important to have consistency in your paperwork. If your symptoms change, it is wise to explain what it used to be and how it has changed.
• Answer truthfully and without exaggeration: The court has a lot of records that you may not be aware of, and therefore it is important to be candid. Do not deny your medical history; be truthful and explain without exaggeration.

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