PREPARING FOR YOUR HUNTSVILLE SSDI HEARING

There are some things you can do to prepare for your Social Security disability hearing.  Here is a partial checklist of things to do.

• Look up the date you last worked.  It's a certain question.
• Be able to explain why you stopped working in terms of your medical disability.
• Think about why you can't work in terms of ability to function--to sit, stand, bend, walk, lift or reach.  If your impairment is psychological, address things like memory, concentration or being around others.
• Know the time and location of your hearing and plan to be there one hour early.
• Dress neat and casual.  Avoid blue jeans, shorts, hats, tank tops.  Don't wear your Sunday finest but dress neat and show respect to the court.
• Ask your doctor to provide a Medical Source Statement:  a written opinion of what you can and can't do.  This should be submitted at least a week prior to the hearing (earlier if possible).

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