Services
Prehearing Review/Exhibit File Summary
This is a review that is conducted any time after the Notice of Hearing has been filed and the Exhibit File has been received, but before the hearing has been conducted. Turnaround time is usually 7-10 business days.
-
All medical records will be reviewed and important records will summarized;
-
Medical opinions regarding residual functioning capacity will be identified;
-
Past relevant work will be categorized based on the DOT;
-
Possible listings will be identified and discussed;
-
Applicable grid rules will be identified;
-
Any current or potential medical or technical issues will be identified;
-
Strengths and weaknesses of the case will be discussed;
-
Missing records will be noted;
-
Additional evidence that would be helpful will be identified.
-
A summary of potential residual functioning capacity limitations supported by the medical evidence will be provided; and
-
A review and analysis as to whether an On the Record request is warranted will be included.
Appeals Council Review
This is a review that is conducted after the Hearing Notice of Decision has been received. Turnaround time is usually 14 business days.
The hearing decision will be reviewed with the exhibit file and, when available, the audio of the hearing. I will go through the 5 step sequential evaluation process to identify possible arguments for errors made by the ALJ. I will also identify any potential technical errors made by the ALJ and any potential vocational expert or medical expert issues that could be cause for remand.
Medical Records Summary
Price will vary depending on the length of the records. Turnaround time is usually 5-7 business days.
Individual medical records are reviewed and summarized, including all complaints, objective medical evidence, imaging, surgeries, procedures, diagnoses and treatment.
Prehearing Brief
Turnaround time is usually 7-10 business days.
A summary of the facts of the case, severe impairments, supportive evidence, listing arguments (if applicable), limitations and applicable grid rules will be put in a brief format that can be submitted to the ALJ to provide an overview of the case and arguments that will be presented at hearing.
On The Record Request
Turnaround time is usually 7-10 business days.
A brief summary of the facts of the case, severe impairments, supportive evidence, listing arguments (if applicable), limitations and applicable grid rules; along with specific reasons why the case should be awarded without a hearing, will be put in a brief format that can be submitted to the ALJ in an effort to obtain a favorable decision prior to the hearing.
Appeals Council Brief
Turnaround time is usually 14 business days.
A persuasive brief that lists the potential errors made by the ALJ at hearing that would result in remand of the case for further review or an award of the case outright. This will include specific arguments for remand or award with Social Security Rulings, regulations, and evidence in the file to support each argument.
Contact
If you are you interested in any of the above services send me a message below or email me for pricing, sample work product, or to get started.