When the Administrative Law Judge in Social Security Disability cases is doing her job in the right way she is fair.
I have seen times when the Judge does not her job in the right way. You need to think about this if you do not use a lawyer.
The Judge is a lawyer. Many Judges subconsciously treat you better if you have a lawyer. The Judge understands that the case will be more likely appealed if there is a lawyer involved.
The Judge thinks the case is better developed and you are better prepared if you have a lawyer.
The Judge has to more careful with his questions to the vocational expert if you have a lawyer.
The Judge takes it for granted that you do not understand the rules and law that apply to Social Security Disability.
Questions about your Social Security Disability case and the Judge? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.