Social Security Disability 301: The Federal Court Step in a Disability Claim

This is a part of a set of class sessions explaining in-depth various aspects of the Social Security Disability (SSD) program.

[@Rillust]

I have been waiting over 6 years for my ssdi. The federal district phase has been going on for over 9 months now. I have no idea what to do anymore... I'm homeless next week.

[@tinabeck4876]

Thank u I'm praying I get my disability I been fighting for mine for 5 years now been in federal court now sense Dec 4th

[@krisssss7955]

Ms.Tina, how did your case come out? Were you granted your ssdi?

[@k.m.slattery6263]

Thank you Mr. Hogland. The idea that the ALJ has to read and understand the practice of medicine in order to make an informed decision just seems wrong. Hopefully the SSA can find a better way.👍🏼

[@ZteveW]

I have a problem with my knee. The ALJ denied me citing that my doctor's diagnosis was not a listed disability in the Blue Book. I learned from an attorney that my problem WAS listed in the Blue Book as "Major dysfunction of a joint due to any cause". I was denied over the semantics of a disability diagnosis. Will things like that be considered at the Federal appeals hearing? Is that an error of applying the law? Does the Federal court of appeals listen to the audio of the hearing at the ALJ level?

[@realityrake]

Hi Hoglund Law why do I need a lawyer to go to the federal level?

[@johnf6687]

Yes most claims won’t go though without a lawyer , if you win you will be required to submit Medical info for review, a determination to continue payments

[@CDaeda]

Can you bypass the Appeals Council and go straight to Federal Court.

[@hitman0805]

CDaeda no you cannot

[@andrewkinney7322]

No. The Appeals Council is a mandatory step.