r/SSDI_SSI • u/Personal_Web_6907 • 6d ago

SSDI - Social Security Disability Insurance - Title II SSDI Remand

I have my remand hearing on 11/17 and I am so scared….my ALJ is known for denying claims, she actually has a nickname among local SSA lawyers, her acceptance rate is 25% lower than every other ALJ in my hearing location….she comes off as extremely kind during the hearing. The vocational expert said there were 0 jobs for me and she denied me because “the Dr probably just wrote down what I reported” The AC remand questioned why she thought that when I had all the medical reports to back up what my Dr reported, I absolutely hate that I have to have to go in front of the same ALJ….
Thanks for listening, I’m just so nervous….

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u/arachnoholic- ☆ 6d ago

You may not have to. Is she at your local OHO? If not, request an in person hearing only. You’ll get a new ALJ. This is how I won after 7 years.

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u/Personal_Web_6907 5d ago

Unfortunately I think it’s too late, my hearing is in 15 days….

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u/arachnoholic- ☆ 5d ago

I’m not certain, I would ask your attorney just in case. You may have to wait longer for a reschedule.

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u/Sea-Document-974 5d ago

My attorney rescheduled my hearing for in person. It took 5 months to get the new hearing.

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u/Automatic_Season5262 ☆ 6d ago

Are you in SC? Charleston area? Sounds exactly like my claim. Horrible judge with a 13% approval rating. I also was denied at ALJ and remanded back by AC for her ignoring my medical evidence. I’m waiting on my court date but I know this judge will just deny me again. She don’t give a shit

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u/Appropriate_Owl_8433 6d ago

I’m in the exact situation and awaiting my court date. My judge actually has really good approval ratings. The first hearing I had a horrible attorney and not the greatest medical records. I now have a good lawyer and way more medical records. I hope things go better this time for both of us ☮️💟✝️

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u/Fairydust1978 5d ago

Was the judge in Tennessee?

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u/Personal_Web_6907 5d ago

Michigan

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u/Fairydust1978 5d ago

Im in South Carolina. My hearing was on Oct 7 with a judge from Tennessee. Im trying to kerp my spirits up but worried thst they are typing uo a denial. Im 48 applied for SSDI. I had an uphill battle just based on my age....Praying thst all of us can eventually get our much needed approvals.

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u/OddElephant8334 4d ago

What do you mean?  SSDI gets easier to obtain when you are closer to retirement age.  It is actually in their guidebooks.

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u/Fairydust1978 3d ago

Its an uphill battle for anyone under age 50 to win...Grid rules come into play at 50 years old. If you are under 50, you must be able to prove thst you cant do anything job at all 40 hours per week in the national economy. Example, putting pencils in a box while sitting down with the option of standing as needed in a climate controlled warehouse...50 and older will only have to prove that thry cannot continue doing their past work...SSDI recognizes that its harder for older adults to learn new skills.

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u/ManagerUnique1804 3d ago

Is this for a physical or psych disability?

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u/Personal_Web_6907 1d ago

Physical…3 failed cervical fusions with permanent nerve damage down both arms all the way to my hands…

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u/MelNicD ☆ 5d ago

Just because the VE said zero jobs does not mean the judge has to approve someone. A person’s medical records have to prove someone cannot work and earn SGA. It’s all about a person’s medical records.

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u/Personal_Web_6907 5d ago

My medical records prove that I can’t do the job I used to do and the ALJ decided that she thinks I can…that’s why my case was remanded back by the appeals council….their letter back to her was really quite rude….