I’ve Just Gotten Notice that My Video is going to be Held by Video Conferencing: Do I Want to Do This?

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Sharon Barrett, former Social Security Administration staff attorney, suggests that your case be heard in person by a judge in your home state and jurisdiction. That may result in some delay. At Cavey and Barrett we know that you have been waiting for quite some time to have your case heard by an administrative law judge. Nonetheless Sharon Barrett, a former Social Security Disability attorney, knows all the problems that can occur when you have hearing by video conferencing.

It is Sharon Barrett’s experience that non-live hearings just don’t result in favorable decisions. It is easier for an administrative law judge to deny Social Security Disability benefits when you are not in front of them. It is impossible to convey a full picture of your physical or psychiatric disability or even to show that you are credible when you are appearing by video.

We also think that is it important to have a hearing in front of an administrative law judge because of the “home field advantage.” The judges we regularly appear in front of know Sharon Barrett’s reputation and also know her impressive record for reversing judges’ denial of benefits.

At Cavey and Barrett, we don’t recommend having a video conference hearing. We believe that the best opportunity to win your Social Security Disability benefits is appearing personally in front of an administrative law judge.