Is there a way my lawyer can get my disability court date faster?   In most cases, probably not. It used to be that a person could ask for an expedited hearing based on dire need. And that's still possible, but hearings offices probably get a lot more dire need requests these days. Sometimes, however, contacting a congressman can help to speed up a hearing. Finally, if a person's condition has gotten significantly worse it may be possible that their most recent records clearly establish that they meet the definition of disability used by SSA and demonstrate that they should be approved on the basis of a listing or through a medical vocational allowance. If that's true, then the individual's attorney might wish to request an on the record review which would eliminate the need for holding an actual hearing. Which obviously saves a lot of time. However, to get an on-the-record review and hopefully get one's case approved without the need for a hearing, the records would have to clearly point out that either A) the case should have been approved in the first place and was mistakenly not or B) quite a bit has changed medically since the last denial. 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 file for disability in Oregon Can a lawyer get my disability court date faster? If you are younger can you get disability? What Social Security looks for in your medical records How many hire a disability lawyer? What can I expect from a Social Security Mental Examination or Evaluation? Filing for disability with obesity Applying for disability with depression How to get disability for degenerative disc disease How much do you pay a disability lawyer and how are they paid? Forms for Social Security Disability Social Security Disability Criteria Denied disability by ALJ Filing for disability with spinal fusion How to file for disability in South Carolina Filing for disability with crohn's disease