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Making your Social Security claim stand out! 1 Citation Gordon Gates writes about how he tries to make each case different and memorable when preparing to go to hearing. I am always concerned that a particular claim will not get the attention it deserves at the hearing level, due to the tremendous workload at the Social Security hearing offices. Each administrative law judge decides several hundred claims every year. ? I have an upcoming hearing with a client who has an unusual story. The medical evidence is very good, and the claim should be, technorati.com
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Why hire a lawyer for your Social Security Disability (SSDI) case ? 1 Citation Why hire a lawyer for your Social Security Disability (SSDI) case ? Posted by: Doug in Disability, Social Security, Taking Care of Family A long-time client, one whom I had helped successfully in several accident cases, asked this very question. He knew that I handled Social Security cases all over the country. He knew that I had been recognized as one of the BEST LAWYERS and as a ?Super Lawyer? for my efforts on behalf of the injured, disabled and their families. Yet his question was a vali, technorati.com
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How to postpone a Social Security hearing? 1 Citation Even though it often a year or even two years to get your Social Security hearing, you may find that you are not ready when the big day finally comes. Is there any way to continue / postpone / delay my Social Security hearing? Yes. You can request a continuance to postpone your hearing. Lets look at how to do this. Fortunately, there is not formal motion or form that has to be submitted to request a continuance. In my office, I usually send the judge a letter explaining my reasons, technorati.com
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1 Citation In this case, the Federal Administrative Law Judge (?ALJ?) found that the fact that the plaintiff?s treating doctor prescribed exercise as part of her treatment regimen indicated that she was not disabled. On appeal, the Federal District Court found that recommending to a morbidly obese individual that she try to lose weight through exercise, ?is in no way inconsistent with the conclusion that at the time such advice was given, the individual was capable of working.? Branch v. Commission of So, technorati.com
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How to Appeal a SSI Disability Case 1 Citation Have you been denied SSI Disability benefits? Did you know that most people who apply for Social Security Disability benefits are initially turned down? However, the Social Security Administration has an appeals process. With the help of a Social Security disability lawyer, you can repeal the decision and have your case reviewed. What is the First Step to Appeal SSI Disability? Once you have received your decision from the SSA, the next step is to file a Request for Reconsideration. This, technorati.com
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Just a typical ?Road Trip? for Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau 1 Citation We are frequently asked, ?What does Doug Landau do on his ?road trips? away from the office in Herndon, Virginia ?? Here is the Triathlon Trial Lawyer?s agenda Friday AFTER leaving ABRAMS LANDAU for a Federal Disability trial and the United States Duathlon National Championships (he is shown here after picking up his race numbers, shwag (= goody bag) & running part of the course): 10:00 Pack case files for Richmond, leave office with MapQuests in hand 12:00 Arrive at Federal Socia, technorati.com
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1 Citation The ?Social Security Hot Topics? Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program provided quite a bit of information about the state of Social Security. More judges on the way: 150 new judges already hired in 2009. 20-30 additional judges to be hired before end of 2009 ~200 more judges to be hired in 2010. Applications on the rise: With the poor economy, more people are filing for disability benefits. There has been approximately a 25% increase in new claims filed in 2009. Psychological, technorati.com
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