Withholding Identity of Administrative Law Judge Until Hearing

Withholding Identity of Administrative Law Judge Until Hearing

Administrative Law Judges will be made Unknown until Hearing

Starting this week, the Social Security Administration will withhold identity of which Administrative Law Judge has been assigned to their case prior to the date of the hearing. It is hoped that the change in policy will prevent the manipulation of cases in order to get lenient Judges. Some worry that the lack of notice will interfere with an attorney’s ability to prepare adequately for a particular Judge’s idiosyncrasies.

Social Security hearings are informal and do not follow strict rules of procedure. As a result, Judges have latitude to hold hearings as they deem appropriate. Some Judges ask the Attorney for an opening statement, most prefer written briefs. Sometimes a Judge turns the initial questioning of the claimant over to the Attorney, while others prefer to take the bulk of testimony themselves.

The change in policy will not affect our ability to present your case skillfully before any Judge adjudicating a Social Security claim. At Rob Levine and Associates, we submit a written brief to the Judge detailing the basis for a favorable decision for every case we handle. We also stay in close communication with the Hearing Assistants at the Office for Disability Adjudication and Review to be sure that all pertinent evidence has been associated with your file.

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If you or a loved one has been injured and needs legal help, please contact Rob Levine & Associates for a free consultation. Our Fee Free Policy means that you do not pay unless you win. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will review your case to help you understand what your next steps should be.  Getting legal help can ease your mind and let your focus on getting better.

At Rob Levine & Associates we are experienced in personal injury cases in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. We are also experienced with social security and veteran’s disability cases nationwide. Our team is available 24/7 to help you. Contact us at 800- 742-3940 or visit our website for more information.

 

 

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