1. Meeting with Andrea Pecora and her associates in Person Before the Hearing

Andrea Pecora & associates can offer useful guidance in preparing for your disability hearing, as well as many other services regarding social security disability. As an expert in the field, Andrea Pecora & associates are the professionals you can rely on, so be sure to make an appointment before your hearing!

2. Answer Questions Appropriately

Speaking clearly and respectfully is very important during a disability hearing. You must verbally answer all questions distinctly. Respectfully address the Administrative Law Judge, or ALJ, after he or she speaks to you directly by ending any answer with “Ma’am,” “Sir,” or, “Your Honor”. If you do not know the answer to any question, respond with, “I don’t know,” or, “I did not understand the question, could you please repeat it?”

3. State True Facts About Your Health

It is crucial to always tell the truth at your disability hearing. Respond clearly and quickly with a true state, without slanting your testimony in any way. Be prepared to answer in-depth questions about your health, such as:

            -What did your last occupation entail physically?

            -What is your medical impairment?

            -What were your dates of hospitalizations, prior and current medical treatments?

            -What medication have you taken, and are there any side effects?

            -What kind of pain do you experience, and where, if any?

            -How long can you perform any task, including sitting

Contact us to set up an appointment or for assistance with disability hearing preparation located in West Virginia and serving nation wide.