On "Trick Questions" from the Social Security Disability Judge

[@creatorsservant7226]

I can't believe anybody would even think to give this man a thumbs down! He's giving his professional advise and information. It's up to people if they want to take advantage of this good information. I'm sure he could be doing something else, beside trying to help the public with his valuable information. Be thankful he's willing to do this.

[@ssdattorney]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I understand that folks applying for disability can get frustrated so I don't take any negative comments personally, however one fellow gave me a one star review on an online review site because he apparently didn't like the free info I was providing!

[@vanessahenderson1850]

I, and many others really appreciate the information and expertise knowledge that you provide. A huge thank you for posting your videos, many thanks

[@brothertackitt4305]

Social Security Disability videos your videos has been a priceless asset for my struggle to understand the SSDI process, thank you sir!

[@tishsmiddy71]

No Sir . The evidence should speck for itself ! I think this helps

[@tishsmiddy71]

And I’m grateful for any info and Thank you 😊 Did Not mean to sound like a ungrateful person!!! It was to a comment not the Lawyer .

[@Kepi_Kei]

I was blessed to have a judge who was compassionate. He asked me the trick questions, I answered honestly, and I think he knew I was telling the truth. He asked me questions about my disability, what I could do, what I couldn't. I was open, honest, didn't elaborate on anything just directly answered the questions. He asked the doctor who was at the hearing what jobs I could do and he said factory work, how many of those jobs in the country (8000). I was still working part time and the judge asked him how I could do what I was doing and the doctor said "I don't know". A few weeks later I got my letter of the judge's decision, saying I was approved.

[@opchick0597]

I am 57, worked a steady job since I was 14. Got a associates degree, then went into v-fib. I now have a ICD, uncontrolled with medication HBP, and now a benign brain tumor, I don't qualify but my cousin who is 43, never worked more than 3 months in a row, got disability on the first try for alcoholism....this is absolutely true and shows that those who need it and worked their entire lives can't get it but if your a drug addict, or alcoholic its easy peasy.

[@imxploring]

Shame to see those situations where people that have earned the right to benefits get screwed while screw ups get paid.... Alcoholism is a treatable issue that can be resolved and should be subject to an annual review if SSDI is awarded.

[@ElleBrOw]

Obesity & drug users are usually awarded too 🤬 Just remember SSI is wayyyy diff from SSD and much lower too

[@robrodriguez8565]

if you ask me, that is Disability Fraud right there. Especially since they chose to do the drugs, and if it has created mental illness i dont say turn your back on people like that, but you OPCHICK should get approved before someone like your cousin.

[@rik4369]

Your 100% correct. First of all drug & alcohol addictions are real and our media and marketing establishments have greatly contributed to this national shame. I am 59 and going to my first Judge Hearing. I have hired a Law Firm but don't feel confident in the outcome. For the record I am retired military ( 22) years and worked in Mental Health and ( 15) post college and military retirement. It just seems the entire system is a con game, played in people that " do the right things" and reward others that do scam the system. I wish all you all the best but have a plan "B".

[@SandfordSmythe]

Alcoholism and drug addiction do not count as disabilities under SS. Look it up.

[@wingman5724]

its a real friggin shame that medical records dont stand on their own its a bigger shame that judges are not compassionate

[@lopsidedlori]

There are many moochers who dont need it and ruin it for others

[@blakestollman8080]

@@lopsidedlori How does somebody elses disability even if they are mooching have any effect on your outcome? Did the judges decision state there are too many Moochers so I just couldn't give it to you?

[@5thfloor584]

@@blakestollman8080 what? It's a simple reaction to have if tons of people claim they have some mental illness that can't be proven (records, doctor visits, etc) of course the judge would include this. It's nice to think they only look at a person's particular case each time, but the fact is if you see tons of people (clearly wanting free money) reapplying constantly with vague/broad illnesses like depression, of course, you're going to be suspicious of every person which is a good thing.

[@5thfloor584]

@@mrcoreynitro Most people don't know about it... Also, it makes people ashamed when they think about getting disability unless you grew up around people that were constantly on it. That's why you'll see families where half of them are on disability, like my friend from High school (2 more accounts of this in my personal life). It's all about what's normal in your upbringing/family, you haven't realized how many people are severely injured? There are tons of people who have excruciating pain from some physical ailment. You can't tell me a large portion of disability recipients have zero illnesses and there's a large portion that has a mild form of pain but they could clearly work fine if they wanted. It sucks for people like me who have to spend months just to get approved, I have multiple proved illness like epilepsy, hearing loss, two broken discs on my back, and even more. I still work it's just harder, sure I could quit any time and get much more money from the Gov. but I'm too young to be lazy.

[@5thfloor584]

@@mrcoreynitro Exactly, it's messed up and I believe the Government should search people's family history to see how many members are on disability (maybe they do that idk...). That's awesome to hear that your co-worker got denied multiple times lol, I hate people who cheat the system just so they won't have to work.

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

Actually I NEVER EVER drink. So that is truthful for some of us people out there.

[@CobraDove1111]

@Gary Tesla Tell the truth, OBVIOUSLY

[@Carl-LaFong1618]

how can you survive without drinking? don't you ever get thirsty? how can you survive without water?

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

I don't ever drink alcohol at all so that's the truth completely because I've never been a drinker.

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

Some people can't drink it makes them really sick I'm a retired healthcare worker and I've seen it many times. Some people just can't drink alcohol at all. I mean I'm sure people have tried it and if it makes you sick over and over again then that's you're sign and one habit that is good not to have. I believe some people when they say that they can't drink alcohol because some are telling the truth and I'm not a drinker at all.

[@stricknine_]

Not what he was implying

[@mmone1178]

Soo true Mr. Ginsberg, during my hearing, the judge asked me can I lift a can of string beans? I thought it was strange, so I asked the judge a regular can or family size? He wanted me to elaborate. The family size can is bigger and heavier therefore harder for me to lift. The regular size can I can lift. He smiled and said I'll defer to you in that. Lol, now I see he was testing my credibility. I was found fully favorable. Thanks for sharing! Very helpful!

[@lilithslair4120]

Monebyrd 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@cathyt144]

Monebyrd i think its pretty crappy for the judges to purposely try to trip people up on such trivial stuff. I ended up havn to go in front of an ALJ ( administrative law judge) and a panel of 5 people total at my hearing. My atty told me that i got the most difficult ALJ in the entire state. I have 7 drs and a huge list of medical issues and they still made me go to their dr that was also a physical therapist. He tried to get me to do stuff as a test that my body just cant do. I had to ride 4 hrs round trip to see their dr too. Of course,i didnt drive and we had to stop several times so i could get out and walk a few mins. I was still in so much pain by the time we arrived that i was almost intears. The string bean question was totally crazy of him to evn ask. Im glad you were finally able to get ur case settled. I hope youre doing ok and that your health isnt any worse,its been 3 yrs since you posted comment. God bless,my sister in Jesus 🙏

[@deepfreezer1583]

@rj zander lol

[@meeksafari44]

Lmfaooo

[@billschieber]

yeah let me guess anxiety and fibro lol

[@deborahcordrey1481]

Mr. Ginsberg - I want to personally thank you for your commitment in taking the time to create the many U Tube presentations you have. Prior to my hearing I spent many hours listening to them and your advise. It was extremely helpful for me personally when appearing before the Judge with my attorney (who is excellent however would not have the time to go into the intricacies you do on the videos). I am happy to say I recently received the Judge's decision of "Totally Disabled" and I sincerely believe what contributed to it was the investment I made in exploring your many U Tube presentations (this in addition to an incredible attorney). For those going through the process now, I encourage taking the time to review these and your medical records, take notes and follow advise - the court is the only time you have to present to a Judge the real reality of your disability and having followed all advise (including letter from MD and co-worker nursing friend) I believe contributed to myself being a credible witness and with all the requisite documentation. My thanks again.

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

I actually didn't know until i heard Mr. Johnathan Ginsberg videos that you could have other creditable witnesses until i started listening to his videos and that is so good to know. I knew that you could ask you're Dr and all but that's also a very good idea to take notes off all of the videos because thank goodness he has provided us with so many and that is a blessing in itself. I only wish i would have came across his vidoes much sooner, but better late than never because I've actually thanks to Mr. Ginsberg I've hired a real law firm that actually cares about they're clients and they actually answer the phone and answer any questions that you have and that's a professional attorney because the old one i had before i don't even know how he stays in practice that's the truth. His videos are a major blessing and have helped in so many ways and i watch them every chance that i get. I couldn't thank him enough.

[@4disabilitylawyer]

The big picture here is that you are not going to outsmart a savvy and experienced Social Security judge. Prepare with your lawyer and tell the truth!

[@chrisbee5355]

No! I have been disabled for decades! You are so very nieve!

[@elliemathews6884]

No matter what a judge says or the government I know that I am unable to work because of severe depression. I hope they approve me but even if they don't I won't be returning to work even if it means I end up homeless. I think alot of homeless people have mental health issues that are either denied or fell through a flawed system and they don't have the strength to fight.

[@ssdattorney]

Ellie, I think your observation is accurate. Thanks for the comment.

[@bkmadden8932]

You are spot on! Very sad & the ALJ position is a lifetime job!

[@RazorRevenge]

We’re you approved? I’m in the process of applying because of my bipolar and depression and have to call them tomorrow and I’m freaking out (I have an extremely hard time talking on the phone and I start stuttering and freaking out) all I can think of is the worst. My mom says that everyone gets denied the first time but I still have that irrational fear of being denied and being accused of lying.

[@SincerestSawa]

So right, I feel the same, I can't help but think alot about being homeless cause I have no hope of finding gainful employment, I tried going to therapy ,had multiple. One broke confidentiality on the third session. The next only showed me material out of self help books I owned decades ago and the last canceled on me two times in a row same day as the appointment, I couldn't mentally handle going through any of this again or I might have completely lost my mind

[@bluewaters3100]

@@RazorRevenge Before you file you must be under a doctor's care and taking medication for your issue. It is ok to stutter or appear fragile. That behavior goes along with your issue. Is your diagnosis keeping you from working? Like he said in this video..be truthful and be yourself. Not everyone gets denied the first time if you are properly prepared. Watch these videos. my sister got disability for the same issue you have. At first they're going to deny her (not enough documentation), but she started crying and talking to them about how difficult her life has been. Her lawyer took her out ofthe court. When she came back the judge said they had approved it. Be yourself on the phoneand in court. You are not as well as other people..that is what they are expecting.

[@allegrarivera5383]

My phone hearing is today at 315 and I’m very grateful for these videos even though my disability lawyer has prepared me best she can I really appreciate the tips and I’m really hoping it goes in my favor. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@tonyamaya6972]

How did it go?

[@swanmeskini2784]

How did it go

[@cherolluna9920]

How did it go

[@jacksycz]

Did you win?

[@lisaknox4113]

I'm glad there's someone out there who makes this more clear to me! Thanx for this!

[@Jessica-z4w8y]

My hearing is July 12.. I'm here for tips and I appreciate your help!

[@donnasimms8279]

I've purchased his book. Has the best information. Helped me win my son's disability case.

[@danmurphy7713]

The judge is there to weed out people who game the system. Its a shame that the people who need it have to be put through this but it is what it is. I get up every day and go to work 50 -60 hrs pr week tired , sick or sore . I dont mind my tax dollars going to help people who need it . I get mad when I see cases where people are on ssdi and have drug issues and use that money to buy drugs and further destroy their lives . Not to paint everyone with a broad brush . We need to do everything we can to ensure that only the people who really need it get it !

[@jrcc7087]

Some people get soc. sec . F'd up! You can ONLY get Social Security if you have enough work credits. No One gives you work credits. If they DO do drugs with the money it's THEIRS. They worked for it . Soc. Security is insurance you pay into.

[@MeltedPearls]

I don't see how this is a problem. Just be exquisitely honest. Thanks for the perfect advice, sir!

[@Shewolfen]

it is a problem! they denied my partner because of his autism and mental illness as he had trouble understanding and answering the questions!

[@Medietos]

@@Shewolfen Oh dear, - how does he live and support himself without disability money then?

[@Shewolfen]

@@Medietos I have been trying to care for him with what little I have and help from food pantries. he has now been cut off from general assistance too because he was denied SSI . We contacted a senator who is suppose to be looking into it but so far nothing. This poor man has fallen through the cracks his whole life. Like so many . its criminal!

[@Medietos]

@@Shewolfen Too bad an d sad. What could the reason(s) be? Working to figure out my own misery and fatal torture they have had me in for many years . Practised Law of resonance and Attraction, but am too sleep dprived to have the I strength to be disciplined every day, searching food and being to tired and depresed and scared with the lack of KASAM ,. Because it demands not only positive thoghts, but feelings a s well. They have to be real, not forced. and for that one has to train going general, being positive about the little things that do feel positive. i have been wondering why carers help, and it must be that they are on a higher emotional scale, stronger, and that THEÌR energy radiation does it for the protegé!Nutritional Balancing Science can help Autism, as can corrective Chiropractic.

[@Shoshow65]

@Shewolfen Thank Goodness he has you. God bless you. 🙌 My man if 14 years passed recently and even though he didn't make alot of money he helped me in so many ways. He was always there for me. Some people think that a money is all that matters.

[@karenmessinger9609]

I got up & down during my hearing. Was very detailed on symptoms. Detailed on why I didn't file workman comp instead. I made sure I had good eye contact with her too. Gotta be honest & details count too . My lawyer barely spoke during hearing & his hands shook through most of the hearing. When I saw his hands shaking before we ever started I knew it was on me to be doing the talking. I had medical records too but she ordered a new mri & sent them to dr in midwest who discovered one more problem in spine my drs didn't. I won my case. It was supposed to shoulders as the main reason asking for SS. I was more concerned about my spine & told her that right off. I don't recall many questions if any about my shoulders. It was in 2008.

[@ssdattorney]

You obviously prepared properly and understood what the judge was looking for. Good job.

[@cry6270]

I wish you to be my lawyer, you speak clearly and I can understand it. I have a bad memory and I have to rewind my shows or anything I watch, but you. I think you really are a lawyer.

[@billschieber]

let me guess fibro fog lol

[@Medietos]

Too bad, and me too. If you use a lot of cell phone, memory loss is one of its major detrimental side effects, harm effects. Also TV and computers impair life energy and brain function, over-working our brains and nerves at the same time as putting us to semi-sleep. i use a wire/cord telephone only, get too sleepless and stressed by cell phóny. We should all speak up against the 5.G disaster they are wanting to impose on unknowing civilians, which is 100 x worse. .

[@lauriegross8317]

Do you have a point with this constant comment?

[@lauriegross8317]

My comment is for bill who is always stating let me guess fibro lol

[@marctompkins3001]

I’m 58 years old, disabled but I never went before a Judge. I do collect Social Security disability and my Doctors complete a form annually, for my insurance carrier. I’m disabled for life.

[@dionbarnes9483]

Yes i need someone like that on my case This is useful information to consider

[@lequitaward9265]

Inside, my SS determination hearing, the Judge, (knew) that I smoke, asked did I smoke? I answered yes...in return he said he could deny my claim, because my Dr. told me to stop smoking! Therefore, I was in contempt of court. 🤷‍♀️ Upon appealing his denial, for a bias decision, I subsequently received my disability approval for a back injury and carpal tunnel syndrome!

[@lequitaward9265]

Thanks for the Highlight!! 👍

[@michhall0103]

OMG!! are You Serious??? See I'm Worried about that because I Smoke but All Doctors tell you to Quit Smoking??? Wow!! But my Husband and I have Asked for Patches and Other Smoking Cessation stuff. Just have to Choose a time to Try and Quit. Do they let you elaborate on Questions like that?¿

[@lequitaward9265]

@@michhall0103 My lawyer spoke for me, no elaboration was allowed, so we requested a different judge, an I was approved!

[@UNoBugMe1]

I’m 54 and have been in the construction industry since I was 18. 13 of those years in the carpenters union doing metal stud and drywall, fastening track to concrete floors and structural steel I-Beams with Hilti powder actuated fasteners which did a great job at giving me severe carpal tunnel in both hands along with hanging 12’ by 4’ 5/8 fire code drywall. Picking 1-1/4” screws out of my left pouch and driving them with a screw gun all day with my right hand. I’ve had surgery for both hands 10 years ago and also my left knee for a torn and flipped meniscus 9 years ago. I had to leave the union basically because of the damage that I was doing to myself and took a nice job at a local Marina in town where the Boss actually dropped a 24’ by 6’ pressure treated dock on me from a forklift when is was under it almost killing me. I fractured my right ankle, broke three ribs, tore up my left rotator cuff, and folded my two front teeth right over 90 degrees and lost them. That happened in 2013. Now every joint in my body has gotten progressively worse and doesn’t let up. I’m getting up every morning and going to work, still construction but light and I’m not sure I can continue much longer. My mind says “You got this” but my body is saying the opposite. Kinda at a crossroad and could use any advice on any future decisions related to this subject. Thanks.

[@billschieber]

no problem holding your beer though

[@Medietos]

UNoBugMe1. My compassion to you, man. What a hard fate after long service in building. Are you willing to make some changes to get better? Early bed-time without radiation from cell phones, PC, alarm-clocks, no electric blankets or low-energy light bulbs, but buy incandescent or halogen ones. Do whatever suitable movement you can, sun /daylight walks in nature is very good, even slowly and short. get off all sugar and refined flour, esp wheat. get gluten-free and eat only organic, whole-grain cooked. Oats is good for most ppl, and has energy. Brown rice, Millet, Buckwheat. Check what blood typeyou are, 0 is especially needing gluten-and dairy, - sugar free. Need meat, animal protein. good quality, and not too much.(acid-forming, and the modern factory-meats are not so good for health, eat many vegs too. Stop the night-shade plants, potatoes, tomato, aubergine, peppers. Stop dairy, make your own milk from soaked Sesame and Almonds.8not the fake "milks") Eat many cooked vegetables of high nutrients , daily carrots with some good quality fat, and broccoli and other cabbage sorts. make bandaid with pressed cabbage leaves on pain areas. Don't mind the smell, pain relief is focus. Eat good, healthy meals 3 x daily at regular times, that will help yopu body plan and prepare digestive juices, save energy and be calm, which will leave it to have healing energy left to work to heal. Stop any addictions, alcohol, cigarettes, snuff, drus and all or most coffee (acvid-forming, Yin, which we modern people get too much from in everyday life, from radioactivity etc. Do prayer and meditation daily. practise gratitude and appreciation for what you have , even tiny things that you used to take for granted. That will give healing activity , because that is what we were made for, feeling good and loving, appreciative. Work at forgiveness of all who have wronged and harmed you. Cultivate good , nourishing relationships of all kinds. That will give joy, meaning, security, ease, belonging, comfort and strengthen your immune defense, promoting health. Work with healing your feelings getting to know who you really are.. Relaxation techniques, deep breathing, visualization, structured goal-setting will all be good. You see what you feel like and need to do. read self-help books. Good luck, take care! Join a 12-step-program maybe, even on phone/online. Do you want to get well? Then you can. Can you afford to pay for private professional help, or do you have to do it on your own? I hope this is good for you and not scaring or off-putting, as new things come suddenly, can be. I am too ill and weakened and in dire situation myself to pack it in cotton wool, and have to go to bed, I have been giving people comments , partly to help and give love, partly to get a pause from my unmanageable, horrific situation which I don't know why they put me in. you are probably much better than me with electricity. If you could make yourself a Near-InfraRed (NIR,between 700-1400 nm)Sauna panel, that would certainly do you good. I have been wanting to make myself one for 4 years, wanting coaching ore support, since 1000 W is a lot. Pray for me please, I have worked to heal for long and was hindered. I have been helping others, studied natural medicine healing ways for many years, and practised many things on myself.very good, but can¨t heal alone and with extreme stress. Wanted to find a healing-comrade, or someone to coach towards health, but most ppl don't want to get well, have too much resistence to change, and probably fear to let go of control. Although we don't have the control we think we do.. Many also comply with the nocebo-effect o Drs claimin things to be incurable, only because THEY aren't able to help , withing the limitations of symptom repressing medicine.. Day 5 sugar-free.

[@Peaceispriceless2373]

@@Medietos all sounds good but when do u do all this if working and taking care of kids?

[@Medietos]

@@Peaceispriceless2373You are right, it can't be done, all I mentioned is not worth re-reading and considering, you are beyond hope and (self)help and might as well die.Is that what you wanted to hear? And to actually stop and ASK yourself the Very Important Question: Do I WANT to get well? Negativity feeds itself, and so does positivity. And many of the things i mentioned don't require time, you aren't being honest. And gave hardly any info about yourself for me to have a chance to form an idea and help. How did you survive and manage so far? Making a decision, giving yourself a chance and Starting with some of the things would free some energy and time. How do you lve daily now? bedtime, cell phony, TV hours, food, enjoyment etc? Be honest and fair if you write again, I have my own life to save and have given all this time/work for free, and do certainly need money. JFYI.

[@stonecold5373]

i've been watching these videos since i started my claim. my lawyers have a strong case for me, but they told me most people still get denied twice anyway before the hearing, and the hearing is where most people win their cases. with a strong case of constant pain and mental health history, on top of my 100% VA disability, i am pretty confident i will win my case during the hearing at the latest. Having a hard time sitting still as it is, i'll have no problem getting up and sitting down through the duration of my hearing if it get's to that point :) . will have my walker with me and all my braces as well!

[@esthersweany7967]

Very good information Thank you 🙏 I am not trying to get a disability claim but it’s good to know this information.

[@cathyt144]

I had a lady tell me one time that when her son went before the judge that they denied him because he had on tennis shoes that tied,instead of slip ons or velcro. Judge said that if he could bend over and tie his shoes rhat his back wasnt all that bad. Evn if they were nevr untied and he just slipped them on already tied. My sister told me about a lady she goes to church with on disability. She was being investigated and they saw her coming out of walmart wth bags of groceries. They stopped givn her a check and made her pay back every dime ,including back time received . The thing about it is ,they didnt evn ask her how much each bag weighed or what was in them,or even how bad she felt after havn to go buy food. The drive, walking, unloading her stuff at home,etc

[@shannonw5218]

I have heard such things myself. Manicured fingernails mean you can sit long enough to get a manicure. I have learned you have to watch your front and your back as well.

[@alvideos2145]

Those judges need to be put into forced labor camps in another country.

[@imxploring]

If you testify at your hearing that you're homebound and can't leave the house and then are spotted walking out of Walmart you deserve to have your benefits stopped. The simple truth is that you need to be honest with your limitations and not overplay your disability. Besides the question of credibility at the hearing it makes you easy pickings for a review when you go out and do all the things you claimed you couldn't after you are awarded SSDI.

[@pepper1188]

I think currently they're so overwhelmed somebody said they had files up to the ceiling so I don't think they have enough people to run around and film people anymore... but if they want to come and feel me trying to walk a couple steps before I have to sit down they're welcome to do it... I'm sick of filling out forms when all they have to do is come and look at me it's just stupid a picture's worth a thousand words as they say

[@PhoenixRising87]

How about these: "Do you drink/smoke?" - I have not consumed an alcoholic beverage in roughly three years. I don't smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products, but I occasionally vape legal CBD to help with my chronic pain and sleep problems; that I do for about 15 minutes once or twice per week. "Do you drive?" -no. I don't even have a driver's license; I worry about having an anxiety attack while driving, and when I do go out, I rely on public transportation and paratransit. "Do you do any cooking?" -Yes; I rely a lot on convenience food that doesn't require much effort, like cereal, instant oatmeal, canned soups, sandwiches (simple ones like PB & J or Tofurky) and frozen fries and entrees. Otherwise, I rely heavily on delivery or takeout food to eat. My chronic pain makes it difficult to be on my feet unassisted for more than 5 minutes at a time, so if I do cook something in the oven, I have to sit or lie down and have a timer on. Mobility aids- I use a cane and a walker (cane is not prescribed; walker was prescribed after I broke my leg at the end of January) because of chronic pain and balance issues. I can usually be okay without them at home, but need one or the other when I'm out of the house.

[@ssdattorney]

I think your answers to these questions are good examples of how to testify with clarity and accuracy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@LivingDead53]

I'm trying to learn discipline beyond agitation and apathy. My aid has been teaching me to do more around the place. She hasn't given up yet like the others, so it isn't hopeless. I can sit for long periods and write novels, but I have no idea what I've written after a few days. I try to study to get more skills and discipline. It's so hard and most days I fail, load up on coffee and dance around my apartment or talk to the clock (my aid has been trying to stop me from losing focus). She's helped me a lot. I was disabled as a child but worked fast food and did basic jobs in the army (failed at one of these). Now I can't do that because my mind is slow. Last time I tried to volunteer, I had panic attacks, but my social worker is going to have us try again. I'm trying and keep drowning. Yay, I get money for being worthless!

[@ruthdunn658]

Kids getting off to school on their own is a very real thing we did back in the 50s

[@bluewaters3100]

I was 9 and took care of younger siblings because my single mom had to work. Not ideal.

[@markwalker9236]

My brother and I raised ourselves. I cooked ,washed my clothes and got myself up for school.

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

Yes i did that back in the day and walked to the bus stop and i wouldn't let my children when they were smaller do that because times have changed so much and it's not safe at all. I remember always being scared sometimes because it would still be dark outside walking to the bus stop and there was a patch of woods and that area i would run past because you couldn't see what or if someone was in there. The cool part was the bus stop was in front of my grandparent's house and i remember one time them picking up a man for hanging around that area not cool.

[@PhoenixRising87]

When I was in kindergarten to the middle of second grade, my family lived within walking distance of my elementary school, so my older brother and I were sometimes allowed to walk to school ourselves.

[@niseylee7796]

Yeah but times are very different now. They kidnapping kids waiting alone now

[@reginahiggs9397]

Thank you for this very informative video. I have many questions that were answered, Judy by watching this. Questions that my attorney hasn't answered. Thank you so much. A definite 5 star!

[@pacoshark4187]

This happened to me, I told my counselor that I cooked all the time, then the judge asked...do you cook at home and I said no....she said, well you told your counselor that you do most of the cooking at home, I was like, well I have cooked but I don't do it all the time...I felt stupid because I was being truthful but fell into a trap to where I felt it was a strategy they used to catch me in a lie, I have good solid evidence of my disability but felt like I was tricked because the questions were random and fast..plus my attorney at myler disability talked to me for only 10 minutes on the day of my hearing, didn't say good morning, shake my hand or anything....didn't even contest anything that was said....I was very dissapointed at myself and my lawyer...hopefully i get approved.

[@dawnanderson6075]

Paco Shark have u got approved

[@dianestevenson4996]

Tyler sux

[@pepper1188]

It's as though you're supposed to be sitting perfectly still on the floor, I mean so if I microwave a meal I can be a cook or something🙄

[@ryanjones7543]

It amazes me how Facebook shares my messenger data with Google, but since they have KZbin is reccomending your videos...i have a hearing coming up on August the 19th....i haven't been able to work since February of 2016....ive had an attorney since March of 2018....im not 40 yet and it sucks that my life has come to this....im nervous, but my attorney seems relaxed...i haven't really had much communication with them, but how they said it would go from day 1 it has...thanks for your videos..

[@grantkeller8024]

Thank you for doing these videos, do the judges care or even want to hear about deception, corruption, lies, fraud etc. of the SSD reps or/and Medical records dept that have affected your case ? Thank you.

[@ssdattorney]

Grant, I think that most judges want to hear from you about your allegations of disability and why you meet the definition. I would not use your hearing time to discuss anything else.

[@grantkeller8024]

Social Security Disability videos Yea... That's kind of what I thought. Thanks for responding, much respect. Peace

[@mb3214]

Congratulations on your 'More About "Trick Questions" From The Social Security Disability Judge' inspirational thanks for sharing. 🙏

[@luannwilson4581]

This really helps..I 0have a hearing at the Appeals Council this Friday. It's by phone thank goodness. My SSA.attormey won my.appeal in 2018 partial favor but also partial un favor because I tried to work 6 to 8 hrs a week for 16 months. I am still getting my benefits but my attorney didn't prepare me first time. Your videos did. I got MS and Bipolar. And been letting SSA know what upcoming treatments and my adult son is my in home caregiver paid thru the county. I believe I got good medical documentation so I am a nervous wreak. This stress is making my MS flare up bad plus the depression and fatigue. This ALJ didn't agree with 1st judge. But I have a diagnosis of progressive relapsing MS since 1st appeal. I should qualify under the SSA handbook. Thanks a lot for your videos. Oh yeah my attorney bailed on me and sent back all the money I paid him so I am representing myself.

[@ssdattorney]

Luann, it sounds like you understand the system and that you have a solid argument for disability under the listings. Best of luck to you.

[@lightcodesll17316]

Thank you for doing these videos...I really appreciate you!* 😀

[@chrisbee5355]

If you think this video is going to help you get approved, you are not facing reality!

[@wealmostvegan]

You are the greatest! Thank you

[@ssdattorney]

😀

[@dawncoelho2317]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I wish I had viewed your channel before I began this battle. Do you have any videos regarding backpay denial? I just received a Notice of Appeals Council Action, denying my request for review...I have documents proving my case, and it seems no one has actually read them.

[@ninedaysjane2466]

Can you do a video like this with questions that focus specifically on mental illness? Mental issues can legitimately affect memory and the medications that treat them can make sufferers foggy and forgetful.

[@SincerestSawa]

Amen, I can't keep anything straight, can't remember where anything is. Have looked through all my possessions countless times just to find one thing. Then stuff comes up missing and I don't know weather to blame myself or suspect the person I'm staying with. I can't know while someone else has access to my things and simultaneously having lost time in my memory, I don't know if my mind is going or if I'm being sabotaged

[@billschieber]

foggy fibro lol

[@Medietos]

@@SincerestSawa that is difficult for you, and I recognize similar suffering. I am malnourished with stress disease and sleep deprivation since 22 years, and burnt out as a consequence of not getting the help I need but badly abused if not tortured instead. Have you checked so that you are not burnt-out and malnourished? There is much less nutrients in today's soil and in food than before.Stress stops us from taking up. i wish I had this good man to help me legally. They took my home, money and rights to control me without me even knowing they had a problem with me. The problem wouldn't be if they had provided me the assistence to manage everydaý life and going to the Dr etc. Not ever getting my basic needs met makes it impossible to be normal.Add the terrible fear everyday from not knowing why they harm me so and hate me. I am known to be a kind, helpful, compassionate woman. Not even criminal offenders are treated this badly . I Am being stressed to death and much worse diseased than when I sought help. That is not the way things should be. Any advice ? Take care.

[@5thfloor584]

@@billschieber Dude these people are the example of lazy! No wonder it's so hard to get approved for disability you got these fakers out here constantly reapplying. Lifes hard it doesn't mean your unverified mental illness is the cause.

[@billschieber]

@@5thfloor584 so right

[@velmataylor7130]

Very helpful!! Thank you for your videos!! I will continue to watch and follow your tips.

[@ssdattorney]

Velma thank you for the kind words.

[@memyself4431]

I applied back in 2018 and it was for my spine issues and I was sent to a medical doctor through the agency and I was denied. All the doctor did was have me walk touch my toes and squeeze his hands and pull them and that alone was what told the judge I don’t have a problem. I recently reapplied (April 2023) I have depression migraines and anxiety and I take meds and have since 3 years. I take a self employed job because I can work when I can to survive… it provides me opportunity to not loose a job. Panic attacks put me down for 4 days afterwards!!❤

[@ssdattorney]

Back pain and anxiety are two of the most common conditions that SSA sees so they make it very difficult to win unless your condition is extremely severe.

[@memyself4431]

@@ssdattorney so that is where you come in an make that money?

[@jesusjesus12]

@@ssdattorney what about Epilepsy?

[@brandywilleford9157]

​@jesusjesuyes epilepsy!!! Filling out my sons paperworks right now s12

[@pattyreynolds555]

I have really enjoyed your videos! I am a non-attorney representative but part of the direct payment program. I did this for years before the program came out. I was watching you tonight because I like to keep my opening statement brief but to the point. I live in Alabama and as a rule, we have some very nice judges. I have a hearing next week and she is 44 but has been a tractor trailer driver for 17 years and just had R and L hip replacements and scheduled for R knee replacement surgery. She had carpal tunnel surgery in 2003 . Now thinking she has fibromyalgia and systemic arthritis. They are having a ME there who himself is on a walker from recent hip surgery but in his 70.s. Will let you know how I come out!! Many thanks.

[@ssdattorney]

My pleasure and good luck at your hearing.

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[@andyrockism]

Reviewing this before my hearing like in 2 hours.

[@TomF1180]

Mines in 15 minutes. Stressing out like hell

[@andyrockism]

My just got pause,

[@sunshinepurple1043]

Great examples. Thanks

[@mdee860]

My ALJ asked me: what features do you want in a new car!??? My car was 14 years old at the time of the Hearing. Hmmm. I was caught off guard & could only say I wanted the camera that shows what is behind you. An hour later I could have listed 5 features!

[@nickmagrick7702]

9:50 how is that not what the judge wants to hear? Thats a really counter intuitive thing to say. What the judge wants to hear, is a believable story about your actual person struggles in life and how that impacts your ability to work.

[@truckupgf]

I really did not have any problems with getting SSDI...I did have to file an appeal which in most cases you have to. I have 4 stents, triple bypass, defibrillator/pacemaker, blockage they can't do anything about and my EF is below 30 and I'm looking at a heart transplant in the near furture. Plus my cardiologist did write a letter to them backing me up. It did take 10 months for the whole process.

[@johnnymccann5607]

I don’t know what the penalty is for lieing a judge but I would be one not soon forgotten.thank you sir for your information and help

[@WritingFighter]

I'm glad I try to speak in absolutes with detailed explanations as an automated response... that's just my personality. I didn't get any practice or warnings with my attorney at all; she just called me for about half an hour the day before the hearing. (I don't think she thought highly of my case until that phone call though, then she escalated to a listing argument I was in such bad shape.)

[@SteveSnowman]

Tell the Truth, it makes everything easy. Great advice Mr. Ginsberg.

[@LivingDead53]

I've only been called a liar once. It was after my head injury that no one caught until 3 years later. Many parts of my body acted weird when the pressure released, and I lost my cool, so they punished me with a personality disorder NOS. At least specify it. I thought I was going to die. Sorry. They thought I wanted attention and said I exaggerated my health problems. I'm not a reliable source anyway because I have memory problems. Gibberish = I don't know. I'll get frustrated if people keep pushing me. I need more time to answer things in person.

[@nettlescats3796]

Ditto. I suffer from TBI from a car accident on my way to work. I can remember how I used to be and things from my past, but everything since the accident is dreamlike, memory is hit and miss, mood is wacked out and I am on meds for that now, can't do what I used to. I feel like a usless blob. Maybe receiving SSD will help to alleviate some of uselessness.

[@alexandramontclare1679]

I Have carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty furnace 2003,,, that was left dismantled which allowed 100 gallons of fuel to flood the bedroom hall and kitchen . It killed my 3dogs and cat and I have to date over 1 million in medical bills ..took 14 years after telling every doctor this and only now being documented .. can you tell me any other cases like this and how they were approached and if able to prove in court? I need to get advice on personal injury .. I think your videos are wonderful... thank you

[@alvideos2145]

How did this go for you?

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

Some of the questions are hard to answer honestly because the answer changes with context of the situation at the moment. Example if my feet aren't bumped and my body is not touched. I can walk 6 blocks. If I am touched unexpectedly or I trip or fall while walking for any reason my successful walking range is reduced 95%. I can walk unassisted if I haven't been touched without warning or my feet have not been bumped. If I've had a spasm I must use a wheelchair. Part of my problem is I have autism so processing the questions I'm asked have their own challenges. I usually eat prepared foods. If I must prepare food at home I eat one of three meals I can prepare without getting too sick or hurt yo eat.

[@angelmorales3308]

When I went to my social security judgement the judge asked me can I work I said yes but I can't hold a job I easily get terminated I gotten fired over a dozen times because of my mental illness 10 minutes later I gotten approved for SSDI I was excited but I'm not happy living off of SSDI I gotten criticize saying I'm lazy and like to live off of government assistance I say we go through a lot more work then you think of it's unfortunate we deal with this stereotype in our society

[@ssdattorney]

Very good points, Angel.

[@jrcc7087]

You have to learn to tell them to kiss your ass! The So Called Gov' owes you a lot more than what their giving you in Soc. Security ok...and you were working and trying to work! Tell em' to kiss your lazy ass!

[@peniaminafaumuina7016]

This video very help for me to prepare for my case. Thank you.

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

How do you actually find out about the credibility or how fair that ALJ is that you're going to have at the hearing? How would you find that information out because i see people talking about it all the time. Some saying that they got a good judge and some saying that they got the one with the worst rating so i was just wondering that question if you don't mind me asking? Please and thank you.

[@vickypaulson9264]

I have DDD, scoliosis, arthioarthritis, and bone spurs in my back. I worked since the age 15, and am now 61 1/2 years old, and worked as a CNA most of my life, and am an author. I got the trick questions concerning my writing, sitting. So how much trouble will I have being awarded SSDI?

[@ssdattorney]

Vicky, it depends on what your medical records say - do you have support from a long time treating doctor that because of your symptoms/med side effects that you would not only be precluded from CNA work but from any type of entry-level work? I would also look at the grid rules (see www.gridrules.net) as an argument in your case.

[@kathydavis2764]

This is some valuable information on any kind of case u r facing not just ss thanku much appreciated 👍

[@ssdattorney]

It's my pleasure

[@fee9687]

I didn’t even have to see a judge I was just approved outright immediately. My elderly mother with Parkinson’s AND my condition had to fight for years. I didn’t have a lawyer either I just did a lot of research and had a clear cut end to my full time work that coincided with doctors visits

[@Medietos]

Wow, good for you, if you wanted the disability money. I too got one without a judge, but without my wanting it. I feared they would forget about me instead of helping to rehabilitate me, which they promised not to, but did.You look young, did you want it? My Dr wanted me to have peace for health, but without treatment and personal assistence, or even diagnoses for 24 years, there could not be much peace. what are you doing now? Getting better?

[@michhall0103]

Are You saying you cared for your Mother with Parkinsons? And was also disabled?? I'm Asking because My Husband has Early Onset Alzimers, Dementia. So I'm in the same situation kind of???

[@jlm3303]

Moral of the story...Honesty is the best policy...

[@Reedme832]

Excellent video.

[@ssdattorney]

Thank you!

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

3 out of 12 judges in my area denied more cases than they approved and I'm worried for when I get mine, it's been over 2 years and my attorney said it'll be by the end of this year or the start of next, it's a big joke on the wait. Thankfully I have 3 doctors backing up my claim.

[@ssdattorney]

I also find the inconsistency among judges very frustrating and hard to explain to my clients.

[@katwoman6523]

Social Security Disability videos

[@billschieber]

let me guess fibro lol

[@jameslawson2663]

bill schieber, bless your heart billy. Is that your MO? Making sure you put your 2cents on everything? I’m so sorry for your existence

[@apollo6965]

GREATLY EXPLAIN.

[@sheronfarmer8987]

It has been very helpful I have a hearing coming up at the end of January I'm just going to go in there and tell the truth thank you for your help

[@ssdattorney]

You are welcome and good luck.

[@syfrb3004]

It is diificult for me to admit some of the problems that I have. I prefer to talk about the success of my survival. The truth is full of embarrassing topics. And it's especially hard to tell someone who is not medically trained. Besides my doctors, the only person who knows everything about my health conditions is my son. He lives with me and helps me so he knows about a lot of things first hand. The truth is ugly and it is not natural for me to talk so openly about the gritty details.

[@dawnanderson6075]

sheron farmer Did you get approve

[@pepper1188]

2023 then applying and the process for almost 2 years now, yesterday yet another new person assigned to my case asked me to fax some documents they wouldn't go through she ended up telling me the system is so overwhelmed they will never go through? And I have to use snail mail for almost forty Pages. Yes two years later they're asking me for forty Pages. I'm so annoyed but I may as well see it out because what's my next option live on the street?

[@captainbd8578]

My attorney just dropped my case after a year later because apparently the judge that was assigned to me has a very poor review. It's ready for hearing but I can't find any attorney. can I represent myself? I have been fighting since 2011. Btw this is my 3 SSDI claims. It's sad that most of the attorneys will only represent you if they have a great chance of winning, although my health problems are severe and beyond qualified for SSDI.

[@ssdattorney]

You can represent yourself but you will be much better off with a lawyer. I do understand your frustration. Lawyers in this area don't get paid unless they win and it is hard to have a lot of enthusiasm for a case when you know going in that the odds are not in your favor.

[@gerrigamble4950]

Captain BD you don't need a lawyer. the lawyer only know what you have told him anyway.

[@tone1233]

You dont need a bitch ass lawyer,it just looks better thats all.

[@tone1233]

My lawyer dropped my case after getting my 6month appeal approved becouse he got tired of me calling and asking about my case,wat a pussy i dont care becouse im not about to wait no 2

[@tone1233]

Years for a decision on this shit,ive still got shit to do whether i get approved or not

[@mtMYE4]

Yes, I study incrementally. I agree with your opinion on medical history which is what substadize courts on disability case. Again 😂 at after 20 I can't breathe alt all

[@afterthedrjay]

When you have cancer and have no energy for all this stuff, how do you deal with it?

[@bluewaters3100]

You absolutely need an advocate with you at all times. Theybcan read the questions and write the answers. You can get them to do all the leg work and drive you. Document everything thry do for you because you are unable. It is conducive to your medical situation. Be good to yourself and ask for support.

[@Medietos]

@@bluewaters3100 What is an advocate, please? I think not a lawyer or attorney, since you use another word. Is it a Good Man, assisting and advising you in everyday management? or can it be anyone whom you trust and who speaks for, empowers, assists and advises you, making your voice heard? I was going to get that, am entitled to. But they deceived, schemed and organized secretly machiavellianly without a legitimate reason and even my knowing an unlawful "guardianship", who imposed himself on me without my accepting or agreeing, has stolen my money, according to my bank. And has not done anything for me or even met me. And the bank giving it him. Letting me exist homeless and begging, in very very bad health state and multi-traumatized by them and others, unable to defend myself and being misunderstood. I can't believe this to have happened in a ´civilized democrazy. I am wanting to find a defense and a solution, because I haven't made the effort of being born and not suffered my whole life to haver the life I had destroyed by people put to provide help for a better life. I want my life now, and to recover and maybe heal, as much as possible.How interesting, that social disability used to be a temporary help in rehabilitation to health! I hold the key since 20 years, and am diligently seeking its lock to open my door to life and health. i need an advocate too.

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

It's always good to make a daily journal for some people that away they can remember what they did, what they needed help with and so forth.

[@Shoshow65]

@Claudia Bothner How horrible😔😪I'm so sorry they did that to my Dad and tried to do it to another family member. Once you are in their system they take advantage. I'm so sorry. GOD bless and heal you. May the Lord find someone to set you free and expose them. Call adult services in your city and tell them.

[@pepelepiu6227]

Gracias a nuestros padres celestiales ELOHIM

[@lincolntiffin]

Thank you for the information that you provide. Are you in Florida?

[@GabrielMajere]

I have a clear diagnoses that my knees are shot among many other things. It hurts me to stand and walk. I have x-rays and MRIs showing the extent of my injuries. I have a cane I have to use to get everywhere. The judge turned down my claim because I use a cane even though I wasn't prescribed one.

[@pepper1188]

I really think it depends on what judge you get... I think that there's so many stories but the main point is can you originally do the job you had not can you qualify for a job that you might be able to do a couple hours a week and not have a living wage

[@jillibeens57]

I have advanced copd. I was approved first time around, and all was done over the phone. It's horrible to be denied and be forced to go through the process over and over.

[@joanbaczek2575]

jillibeens57 I 3 years you will have a review and they can take your benefits away and tell you you owe money back that happen to my son. Document everything and keep going to the drs to keep your records and illness current. My son stopped going to the drs cuz these wasn’t helping his problems and it backfired for my son

[@letyourlightshine2727]

What you didn't see a judge??

[@jillibeens57]

@@joanbaczek2575 chances are high i will not survive 13 more years. I'm at end stage.

[@jillibeens57]

@@letyourlightshine2727 no

[@gracieearle2907]

I'd like to ask about the LEF. The $3 per month fee for making a policy change outside of the allotted time frame. About 10 years ago I made a policy change. I had a very good reason for making the change. Is it legal or reasonable to be charged this fee for THE REST OF MY LIFE? Where and how else does a person receive a LIFETIME PENALTY? I understand that SSI doesn't want people making policy changes, and I can understand paying that fee for the year I made the change. After 10 years of paying this fee, it's about $400! I know it doesn't seem like allot to the average working person, but trying to live on SSI is very difficult as it is, I have to account for every cent . I'm also now wondering if I'm able to make a policy change anytime I wish , if I'm being charged for the rest of my LIFE ?

[@titubamoon]

Great information !

[@jed7644]

Old video, but I’ll respond … In your examples of questions about how a disabled person handles parenting - getting up to get the kids dressed, fed & out to the bus, showing up for school events, helping with homework & school related projects - my parents did none of that. When my brother & I were 6 &7 yr old 1st & 2nd graders, my dad barked _”get up”_ on his way down the hall & out the door while my mother stayed in the bed until we’d left for a mile & a half walk to school. Her habit was to sleep till 10am or later, wander into her job by around noon & stay till 8 or 9 in the evening. My dad always got home a couple of hours after we did, then spent his evening behind a newspaper. That went on for each of the next not-quite 10 yrs before I bugged out at age 15. I’m 62. This wasn’t common for my generation, or for the sons of middle class engineers & librarians. My neighborhood was full of stay-at-home moms & professional fathers who more or less liked their kids. As one who just might lose C-PTSD related benefits in the developing 2024 purge, I might suggest that we cut struggling parents who suck it up & make the effort a little slack. Mine _weren’t_ disabled & they never did, so call me a cautionary tale.

[@dudeleboski2692]

What happens in the U.S. if you DO NOT have health insurance in these type of cases?

[@ssdattorney]

Winning SSD is much more difficult since an absence of or gap in medical treatment makes it very difficult to win.

[@pepper1188]

@@ssdattorney I feel like they know that and that's a great out for them the irony is these are the people who actually should qualify.... definitely the problem in my case but nobody really cares about people who work their whole life but didn't make a lot of money and are now about to be homeless...nobody.

[@Kimberlypellot]

I was born premature so I was born disabled. When a human has experienced a disability and then cures they would still need trauma treatment. And it's a civil violation to have lead a civilian on in the scene where they think it's ok to settle in order to be a part of a community and are still in dangers because the suffered already. The system promised them that the ground they live on is a safe haven and they still suffered harm. To be immune to a disease or more than one disease is disability on both parties so the situation should be handled with patience and compassion especially if it is God who created or is planning to create us as human beans and his or her love for us is going to be unconditional. To live a miracle can happen to any of us and it's not right to hate, we should just try our best to be happy for one another and wait our turn.

[@ericr5901]

This is really helpful

[@alfsleftnut9224]

I have adhd, while its not severe, I do believe it has effected my ability to work. I struggle to maintain employment, Its not that I don't want to work, I do want to work, I want to hold a job. That being said, I have a few questions 1)I have been medicated since a very young age, I don't remember exactly how old I was when I first started medication. In the early years, we tryed a few differnt medications before we found one that worked. I have been on the same medication since like 6th grade. Will this effect my eligablity? 2)Its been years since I've been to a psychologist. Should I start going to one to help with my case? 3)If I were to get appoved for ssdi, would I still be able to work?

[@ssdattorney]

My experience has been that it is very difficult to win SSD as an adult based on ADHD. You would need extensive records from a treating psychologist and psychiatrist that your condition prevents you from working. SSD judges see a lot of mental health cases - depression, anxiety, schizoaffective disorders - that often create severe symptoms that impact not only work but activities of daily living. In my experience they don't put ADHD into that category. If you were approved you could work but only at below substantial gainful activity limits.

[@Rk-vr1xv]

Lol get a job

[@alvideos2145]

"Can you dress yourself?" "Yes." "WELL THEN YOU CAN GO WORK FOR 8 HOURS A DAY IN A FULL TIME JOB, GET OUTTA HEEERE!"

[@9999-r9b]

👍👍👍👍👍👍the best information

[@heatherjackson2520]

Don't know what the heck I'm going to do. My cognitive issues keep me from coming up with specific examples and my severe PTSD caused by being doubted and forced to hide it makes it even worse. I downplay horribly and don't even realize I'm doing it.

[@heatherjackson2520]

@@dwleroy thank you

[@susanwalker991]

Thank you?

[@kathydavis2764]

Thanku this goes on any kind of case

[@laurac7403]

Excellent info …. Thank you

[@replayyrewind]

i have autism and BPD, my hearing is in five days. i’m beyond terrified of what is going to be asked and if im going to know how to answer it in a way that wont “hurt my case” its so hard to understand especially with autism why im not allowed to talk about certain things that i struggle with or elaborate on. i really hope the people in my hearing can at least understand that i know i cant work and this is my only option for any sort of income

[@ssdattorney]

I would think about how your conditions negatively impact your reliability and dependability at work. That is the main issue in an SSD case. Try to be very specific. For example if your autism makes it difficult to pick up on social cues then you would likely not be effective in a customer service job. If your bi-polar results episodes of severe depression that prevent you from getting out of bed 3 or 4 days per month, your reliability at even a simple job would be a problem.

[@DawnSuCallahan]

How did it go visionmanhunter .

[@replayyrewind]

@@DawnSuCallahan my lawyer said that he thinks it went amazingly, i only was present two hypothetical scenarios with jobs and immediately it went down to zero jobs. he also told me that the judge believes me and in what i was saying which was the best outcome in my opinion but i still have to wait on a decision. i will update you when i receive that lolol

[@pepelepiu6227]

Quisiera agradecer a los policías jueces y al departamento de la corte de tráfico en santa rosa california Y a los attornies de EDD Dios los bendiga...

[@beadyq]

I'm going for my hearing in 2 weeks ..I have disk degeneration . Fibromyalgia .. hypothyroid ..chronic fatique and depression and anxiety ..I'm 56 years old and made a living as a residential house keeper ..do you think my case seems good just by what I've told you ..I have all this documented by my drs..I live in California

[@GAJoe1959]

Hi Lisa, I'm 60 with a similar thing. How did your hearing go?

[@billschieber]

fibro lmao

[@beadyq]

@@billschieber I didn't get it either ..which is BULLSHIT

[@paulsimon8269]

Where does the Americans with disabilities act fit in today...F.D.R. Had a disability and went pretty far in life. Today it sounds like we are hardly even allowed out in public.

[@bennycook4238]

What about if I was a truck driver and can't handle it anymore.

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

These are actually really good

[@WritingFighter]

I wouldn't say "avoid absolutes", but maybe word the truth carefully and precisely rather than trying to push the spirit of the truth too hard. "I drink only a few times a year, particularly on special occasions," > is a statement of absolute. "I have ____ before, but I cannot recall the last time it occurred, at least more than a few years ago." > also a statement of absolute, it's stating the absolute truth that you are uncertain of ____, but it's clear to be very infrequent.

[@jacquelinelucas6930]

Real talk Amen

[@Cheburashka_420]

I have bipolar. I havent been on benefits or under care of medication or a doctor since I was 17 and my grandmother collected benefits for me even when I was not in her care from 17 to 18. My bipolar has kept me from people and doctors out of fear. Will I actually be able to get help and benefits now being 29? I just called an attorney and waiting for a call back to see if they would take me. Whats my probability?

[@Rk-vr1xv]

You are so lazy no excuse for not working I hope you get denied

[@Shoshow65]

From what I have heard it's much easier with proof of therapy and medication. Please contact your local community health department and ask where u can get help. It helps alot to be on medication and the therapy helps as well.

[@florajones5748]

What if I was approved and my son passed away and I had got insurance life insurance for him and they would not give me money but they approved me what should I do

[@sJ-bb8lr]

My Hearing judge asked the name of the captain on. My naval ship

[@recoveringrena1357]

I'm in major need or just any help or advice. I have court the 22nd. I had a lawyer for 2 yrs talking to him only once on the phone. When I verbalized my concerns he withdrew from my case 5 days prior to my first hearing and that ended with me asking for a continuance. I could not retain a lawyer in that amount of time. I have got an amazing mother who has gathered all my records for the last 6yrs. I go before the judge in just a few days with a new diagnosis of a TBI I can barely remember to return a call let alone all these questions. I am petrified

[@dukethekiddjr.russell8831]

Citizens Disability? Yeah they suck they didn't even collect medical records for a period of 2years time. Judge gave me 30 days extra and I collected them and turn them into the judge myself. Still waiting on a decision.

[@crazyburkey3677]

I see a few things there are thorny issues, and would require further explanation on the persons' part, like yes but only limited, then how much time do you have so I can explain... Or like myself, Q. Can you drive a semi truck? A. Yes, I have the ability to drive one, but not the ability to get up in one, without major effort, and as far as hooking up a trailer or cranking up the dollies, it would be impossible without just as much effort, and then I'd have to take a break every 15 or minutes to a half hour...

[@georgerios7491]

Thanks 🙏 for the information it’s the Bible for injured workers

[@ssdattorney]

That may a bit of an overstatement but thanks!

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

@@ssdattorney Definitely not an overstatement from those of us looking for honest help. You good sir, are a blessing to us! Thank you for all you do!

[@florajones5748]

I would appear for exercise but they did not give me money because they said I had too much money in the bank account it was from my son's life insurance what should I do

[@secondthought2320]

I was referred to the Friedman Law Firm by this attorney. One of the worst mistakes of my life. These people are so screwed up and have revolving employee door. The owner is short and blames you for her employees mistakes. Stay away from firms not in your city!

[@ssdattorney]

Sorry you had a bad experience.

[@shannonw5218]

I agree 110 percent you want the best. I hired my attorney after researching them for two days. You can search them on the BBB website and bar association. Do a Google search of their name and complaints.