{"id":2639,"date":"2020-06-26T14:55:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T18:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourrights.com\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2020-07-10T14:57:37","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T18:57:37","slug":"for-most-claimants-the-alj-hearing-process-is-a-nerve-racking-experience-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourrights.com\/for-most-claimants-the-alj-hearing-process-is-a-nerve-racking-experience-2\/","title":{"rendered":"For Most Claimants, The ALJ Hearing Process Is A Nerve-Racking Experience!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By: Ali R. Baghdadi, Esq.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Security<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, one of the most common mistakes a disability claimant can make during a hearing is failing to answer the question asked by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). For most claimants, the hearing process is a nerve-racking experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it, many of us ramble under pressure. If you find yourself rambling from the topic of the question, stop, take a deep breath, and refocus your answer. It may be helpful to practice answering questions with your attorney or a friend. You may be more comfortable if you know what kinds of questions to expect during the hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who do not have an attorney, or have not yet talked to your attorney about these questions, the following information will help. The administrative law judge will likely ask you for your name, Social Security number, age, mailing address, height and weight. After that, you should be prepared to answer questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n