Administrative Law Judge Information
An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is a judge who presides over a hearing to resolve a dispute between a government agency and someone affected by a decision of that agency. If you are waiting for … Read More
What is Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)?
ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. It is a branch of the Social Security Administration. Once you have been denied for … Read More
Chief Administrative Law Judge
Administrative Law Judges are employed by the Social Security Administration and their job is to hear Social Security Disability cases that have been denied and filed for an appeal. Administrative Law Judges are employed by … Read More
Denied for Disability
Most social security disability claims are denied the first time they are submitted. Most social security disability claims are denied the first time they are submitted. About 70% of claimants are denied benefits. That does … Read More
I Have a Hearing and I’m Scared!
What to Know About Your Hearing California SSDI and SSI Lawyer There are potentially several stages involved in the process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). First, a … Read More
60 days to appeal
From the date that your Social Security Disability claim is denied, you have 60 days to appeal. Dave, in San Clemente, California asks “I just received the notice that my application for disability was denied, … Read More
What to Bring to a Disability Hearing
Make sure you hire an experienced disability attorney or non-attorney representative to help you win your disability hearing. Monica, in Carlsbad California, asks “I have a disability hearing next month, what do I need to … Read More
Disability Attorney vs. Non-Attorney Representative
Attorneys can represent you in any area of the law, whereas non-attorney representatives are only able to represent you in regards to a disability claim (SSDI or SSI). Jean, from Escondido California, asks “Is it … Read More
What is ODAR?
ODAR is in charge of conducting hearings for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). ODAR stands for Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. ODAR administers the hearings and appeals program for … Read More
Back Pay Limits
There are some limitations for how many months you will be able to collect back pay. Todd, in San Ysidro, California asks “How far back will Social Security pay me if I am approved for … Read More