Social Security Disability and Expert Testimony via Telephone

In some Social Security Disability hearings, Administrative Law Judges arrange to have vocational experts or medical experts testify by telephone.

This presents a problem because it is often difficult to hear the expert and the expert’s body posture and demeanor cannot be observed. This makes it difficult for an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer to cross examine the expert.

A recent court decision has given guidelines so experienced Social Security Disability attorneys can handle this problem.

The court finds that timely objection must be made insisting that the expert either be physically present or visibly by video conference. On the other hand one can agree to have an expert’s testimony taken by telephone.

To increase your chances of winning your Social Security Disability claim it is important for you to hire an experienced Social Security Disability attorney to get you the Social Security Disability help you deserve. Please call us today at 1-800-882-5500 or fill out a form on our website for a FREE claim evaluation.