What Not to Say at a Social Security Disability Hearing

When you finally get a Social Security Disability hearing after months of waiting, the last thing you want is to say something that harms your case. In this guide, we break down the common statements that can raise red flags with an Administrative Law Judge and how to answer questions honestly without hurting your credibility. With the right preparation and guidance from The Good Law Group, you can walk into your hearing confident and ready.

By |2025-12-10T16:09:34-06:00December 8th, 2025|Application process, Blog|Comments Off on What Not to Say at a Social Security Disability Hearing

How Vocational Experts Can Impact Your SSDI Hearing | Video

What happens if a vocational expert says you can still work, even when you can’t? That testimony can carry significant weight in an SSDI hearing and might hurt your chances of approval. Today, I’ll break down how vocational experts affect your SSDI hearing cases and why their role deserves your full attention. I’ll cover how your job history is classified, what residual functional capacity means, and how outdated job definitions can be challenged. Learn more in this video.

By |2025-08-07T13:33:07-05:00August 7th, 2025|Appeals, Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on How Vocational Experts Can Impact Your SSDI Hearing | Video

Crucial Tips for Social Security Disability Hearings

Are you gearing up for a Social Security disability hearing and feeling unsure about what to expect? Don't fret! We've compiled a concise guide packed with expert strategies to help you navigate the process with confidence and secure the outcome you deserve. Check out this short video to learn more.

By |2024-03-21T15:06:04-05:00March 21st, 2024|Application process, Blog, SSD|Comments Off on Crucial Tips for Social Security Disability Hearings

Social Security Disability Hearing – How to Find Your Administrative Law Judge

Our website includes a searchable database that lets you check the approval and denial rating of every ALJ in the country. Although there is no guarantee that your application will be approved, knowing the ALJ’s approval rating before the hearing can help you (or your disability attorney, if you hire one) better strategize how to present your case.

By |2022-08-26T14:56:10-05:00August 18th, 2022|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on Social Security Disability Hearing – How to Find Your Administrative Law Judge

What to Expect During A Social Security Disability Hearing in Federal Court

For Social Security disability claimants deep in the appeals process, a Social Security Disability Hearing in federal court is the last stop on the road to obtaining disability benefits. So what makes for a good case in federal court such that you have a shot at winning your appeal?

By |2022-04-25T10:33:10-05:00April 21st, 2022|Appeals, Blog, SSD|Comments Off on What to Expect During A Social Security Disability Hearing in Federal Court

What Should You Know About The Federal Appeals Process for A SSD Case?

Appealing a denial of Social Security Disability (SSD) can be a long and stressful process. However, the last step in the appeals process is the level where most disability applicants are ultimately awarded benefits. Before giving up on your case, consider appealing your denial to a Federal District Court.

By |2021-07-27T17:29:31-05:00July 25th, 2021|Appeals, Blog, SSD|Comments Off on What Should You Know About The Federal Appeals Process for A SSD Case?

What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?

For most disability applicants, an administrative appeal is their first real chance at having their disability application approved. See who must be present at a disability hearing and what specific role each person has to play. Understanding that can help alleviate your fears.

By |2021-05-21T12:23:57-05:00November 16th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?