Is it your fault that your lost your disability case?
Not necessarily.
But if you do not go to the doctor often enough you are not helping yourself.
But if you do not tell your doctor about your problems and how they limit you, then you are not helping yourself.
But if you do not get all your medical records for the hearing, then you are not helping yourself.
But if you do not understand what the standards are for determining disability, then you are not helping yourself.
But if you do not understand why the Judge is asking questions, then you are not helping yourself.
But if you do not understand why the vocational expert is answering questions, then you are not helping yourself.
You may not be disabled according the the Social Security rules and law, but it is very important that you give yourself a fighting chance when you go before the Administrative Law Judge.
You can represent yourself before the Judge, but I would not recommend it.
Why take the chance of not understanding what is going on in your case and at the hearing.
A Social Security Disability Lawyer only costs you if you win.
You are not really saving yourself money by doing it yourself, and you may be costing yourself a whole lot.
Questions about what is going on with your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.