Disability Judges and getting information for your disability claim decision"Why do disability judges have Social Security representatives gather information to make the decision on your disability claim?" Administrative law judges do not make Social Security representatives gather information for them, rather Social Security representatives gather the necessary medical information to help their clients chances of being approved for disability. Of course, the judge can make a decision without additional information, but that may not be very advantageous to your disability claim. The reason being, the information contained in the disability file was not enough for an approval at the initial or reconsideration appeal level, therefore it may not be enough for an administrative law judge to approve either. Most Social Security Disability representatives evaluate their client's disability file to see what information is needed to garner an approval for disability. Once they determine what is needed, they send out for the medical records so that they can be included in your disability claim folder. Your representative may have to ask the judge for more time if they have not been able to get an important piece of medical evidence in time for your hearing. The judge generally grants some time to get the medical information before rendering their decision. That being said, it is best to have all of your information at the hearing if possible. In summary, disability judges do not have representatives gather information for their decision. So, if your representative does not get any additional information they will still make their decision. Basically, the choice is in your hands with regard to supplying more information, but it is in the best interest of your disability claim that your representative gets current medical information for the hearing so you can win your disability benefits. 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: What to do if you are under review for disability? Why are you denied the first time you are denied for disability? Tips for Social Security Disability Psychological and mental testing Do you have to notify your employer if you apply for Social Security? Can I get disability based on my high blood pressure and my age? Can I get disability on the basis of foot drop? How long is the disability process? When is the time to get a disability lawyer? Attempts by Congress to cut Social Security Disability What is your disability attorney supposed to do in their role? Why is there a waiting period for disability? Why does Social Security deny you when you have a lawyer? Who can help me file for disability? |
