Having represented thousands of Social Security claimants in hearings, I have concluded that one expression, above all, is the most despised by Administrative Law Judges. The express is: “It’s been a while.” This vague evasion almost always undercuts your credibility as a witness. This is what we hear: When is the last time you were …
Starting April 20, 2015, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will require disability claimants to submit any written evidence no later than five business days before the date of their scheduled hearing. It also requires representatives to submit all known evidence that relates to whether the person is disabled – whether it is supportive of disability …
Effective March 18, 2015, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has published new standards for assessing disability claims for interstitial cystitis. Interstitial cystitis is considered to be synonymous with the terms “bladder pain syndrome” and “painful bladder syndrome.” If you have a claims for interstitial cystitis, it can be hard to assess because the SSA demands …
We’re pleased to announce that on February 20, 2015, Don Pilzer was recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for his expertise in Social Security Disability Law. This culminated a rigorous selection process, which involved a day of testing; the submission of numerous U.S. District Court briefs; and the review of references from judges, …
