Re: cindi needs help - hearing

[Guest guest]

Cindi, I am sorry that your appeal was denied, but don't give up. I

am sure some of the other members will give you some advice. You

take care, and I will keep you in my prayers, Tawny

> HI TO EVERYONE,

> I JUST FOUND OUT MY APPEAL HAS BEEN DENIED.

> NOW I HAVE TO GO TO A HEARING. DOES ANY BODY

> KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT, WHAT I SHOULD DO,

> SAY, WEAR FOR CLOTHES ANYTHING ABOUT GOING

> TO A HEARING.? I AM TERRIFIED!

> THANKS SO MUCH

> CINDI HEIN

[Guest guest]

Cindi:Don't be terrified....this is a normal process....answer the

questions that are asked truefully, don't offer any extra info,just

short trueful and concise. As far as how you dress, I was told to

dress as you normally dress......my hearing lasted 15 minutes.....15

months of waiting for an opening with the judge it makes you

wonder....they had the judge, a vocational person who's job is to

say whether or not they think you are employable anywhere with your

medical problems, and Doc hired by SS that the judge can ask medical

questions to.....good luck and try not to stress out to much...Kathi

in OK

> HI TO EVERYONE,

> I JUST FOUND OUT MY APPEAL HAS BEEN DENIED.

> NOW I HAVE TO GO TO A HEARING. DOES ANY BODY

> KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT, WHAT I SHOULD DO,

> SAY, WEAR FOR CLOTHES ANYTHING ABOUT GOING

> TO A HEARING.? I AM TERRIFIED!

> THANKS SO MUCH

> CINDI HEIN

[Guest guest]

With regard to what to wear Cindi, I would dress nicely in business attire.

Bring evidence. Prepare ahead of time for what you want to say. I wish I knew

more about SSI hearings, so I could give you better information -- is there a

local bar group that could provide you some free legal assistance? Try calling

your local bar group, they might be able to point you in the right direction,

and this is just the sort of thing young lawyers in big firms like to take on

for free (pro bono).

I wish you luck!!

Michele

[ ] cindi needs help - hearing

HI TO EVERYONE,

I JUST FOUND OUT MY APPEAL HAS BEEN DENIED.

NOW I HAVE TO GO TO A HEARING. DOES ANY BODY

KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT, WHAT I SHOULD DO,

SAY, WEAR FOR CLOTHES ANYTHING ABOUT GOING

TO A HEARING.? I AM TERRIFIED!

THANKS SO MUCH

CINDI HEIN

[Guest guest]

Our attorney told us to dress very basic, no jean, no sweats, just something

classic. He also said to not wear a lot of jewelry, for me just earrings, my

wedding ring, and a watch. He told my son (20 at the time) not to wear any

jewelry of any kind and keep him tattoo covered. He has a tattoo on his upper

arm so his shirt sleeve always covers it, though. I wore a simple dress that

was classic, one that would still be in style 20 years from now. My son wore

khaki Dockers and a button down shirt with a collar. He said not to wear a tie

or a suit.

Becky

[ ] cindi needs help - hearing

HI TO EVERYONE,

I JUST FOUND OUT MY APPEAL HAS BEEN DENIED.

NOW I HAVE TO GO TO A HEARING. DOES ANY BODY

KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT, WHAT I SHOULD DO,

SAY, WEAR FOR CLOTHES ANYTHING ABOUT GOING

TO A HEARING.? I AM TERRIFIED!

THANKS SO MUCH

CINDI HEIN

[Guest guest]

All the advice you have been given is good. I am an attorney with RA and work

for a legal services program and I urge you to contact your local legal services

program to see what help you can receive. I would check this site for other

posts relating to what to expect at hearings. has quite a resource

collection put together I am sure. I would also check a site called Arthritis

Insight (www.arthritisinsight.com) - they have a fair amount of info to look

through as well. If you have just received your denial - it may be a while

before the hearing occurs so I think you will have time to look into these

options to prepare for any hearing.

Good luck to you

> Our attorney told us to dress very basic, no jean, no sweats, just something

> classic. He also said to not wear a lot of jewelry, for me just earrings, my

> wedding ring, and a watch. He told my son (20 at the time) not to wear any

> jewelry of any kind and keep him tattoo covered. He has a tattoo on his upper

> arm so his shirt sleeve always covers it, though. I wore a simple dress that

> was classic, one that would still be in style 20 years from now. My son wore

> khaki Dockers and a button down shirt with a collar. He said not to wear a

tie

> or a suit.

>

> Becky

> [ ] cindi needs help - hearing

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> HI TO EVERYONE,

> I JUST FOUND OUT MY APPEAL HAS BEEN DENIED.

> NOW I HAVE TO GO TO A HEARING. DOES ANY BODY

> KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT, WHAT I SHOULD DO,

> SAY, WEAR FOR CLOTHES ANYTHING ABOUT GOING

> TO A HEARING.? I AM TERRIFIED!

> THANKS SO MUCH

> CINDI HEIN

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