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VOCATIONAL EXPERT TESTIMONY MUST BE BASED ON EVIDENCE
VOCATIONAL EXPERT TESTIMONY AT HEARING Vocational expert testimony requires evidence at a disability hearing. If you have appeared at a hearing before an SSA judge, a vocational expert probably gave testimony during your hearing. Vocational experts are often called by the judge to testify about the number of jobs that are available to a… Read More »
THE BURDEN TO PROVE DISABILITY IS ON YOU
YOU HAVE THE BURDEN OF PROOF AT YOUR DISABILITY HEARING Most people think it is easy to prove disability to the SSA. Those who apply for disability benefits think they will win benefits at their hearing, if they simply explain their disabling symptoms to the Judge. But the SSA system doesn’t work like that…. Read More »
SSA WANTS YOU TO HAVE A VIDEO HEARING – DON’T FALL FOR IT
THE SSA WANTS YOU TO HAVE A VIDEO HEARING The SSA sends out notices to claimants stating they can have their day in court by “video teleconference.” If you got this notice it means that, unless you object within 30 days in writing, your hearing will be scheduled with a judge who will appear by… Read More »
