Comments on: How I Prepare Clients to Testify at a Social Security Disability Hearing

By: Jacob Barberow

Jacob Barberow — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:27:43 +0000

I got a disability hearing for seizures I have and I need to know what kind of questions r going 2 be ask cause I got a Attorney but don’t have one sign 2 my case just yet but will have sign on that day. I just need 2 know what kind of questions r going 2 be asked

By: jginsberg

jginsberg — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:04:37 +0000

@Tony, the more specific you can be in your testimony, the better. Avoid statements like “not very long” or “not too far.” Prior to your hearing think about (and write down if you have to) specifics about your capacity to sit, stand, walk, etc.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:21:02 +0000

Thanks for the helpful tips. I am getting ready for my own disability hearing, 2nd appearance before the alj. My Attorney told me that I have the best case he’s seen in years, but that I am my own worst witness, I tend to speak in generalities.

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By: joel summers

joel summers — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:17:13 +0000

I had J.ginsberg represent me for a hearing today.3/25..I thought he did very well cleaning up my mis-statements..I had a very robotic judge, was’nt nice and asked two open questions..what do you do all day? why did you leave your past job? be carefull how you answer..I answered without explaining pain..credibility is important..I might have a50-50 chance ..it does’nt matter if you have a well doc case your life is judged in 30-45 min on how you explain your pain and limitations…JS

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By: Gordon Gates

Gordon Gates — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:17:51 +0000

Very helpful post. Clients need to remember all of this when testifying at a disability hearing. I think that item #3 is particularly important. http://gatesdisabilitylaw.typepad.com/blog/2008/06/be-specific-abo.html