OMAHA, Nebraska Odar offices
At the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Omaha, NEBRASKA, 16 different administrative law judges (ALJ) conduct Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearings. Currently, in Omaha, the average wait time for a SSI or SSD hearing is 9 months. The average case processing time in Omaha is 300 days. The Omaha average for winning a SSI or SSD disibility hearing is 44%. Click on the name of one of the ALJs below to see detailed information about their hearing results. This information for the Omaha ODAR office was last updated on 09/25/2020.
AVERAGE STATISTICS
| Office | Judges | Avg. Hearing | Average Processing Time |
Avg. Depositions Per Day Per ALJ |
Cases Dismissed |
Cases Approved |
Cases Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMAHA | 16 | 9.0 months | 300 days | 2.1 | 19% | 44% | 37% |
| NEBRASKA | 11.8 months | 419 days | 2.0 | 18% | 46% | 36% | |
| National Average: | 11.8 months | 418 days | 1.9 | 18% | 44% | 38% | |
AVERAGE TIME
| Hearing Wait Time |
Depositions Per Day Per ALJ |
Average Processing Time |
Cases Pending |
Depositions | New Cases | Hearings In Person |
Video Hearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.00 months | 2.08 | 300 days | 1530 | 1921 | 1334 | 50% | 50% |
LIST OF JUDGES / 21
| Full Name | Dismissed | Approved | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Yokus | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| J. Doug Wolfe | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Chris Stuber | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Raymond L Souza | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Antony Saragas | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Kathleen Muramoto | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Marc Mates | 43% | 19% | 38% |
| Ann F MacMurray | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Matthew Levin | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Michael A Lehr | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Ronald D Lahners | 56% | 22% | 22% |
| Sherianne Laba | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Kelly Humphrey | 36% | 18% | 46% |
| Diana Erickson | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan E Dutton | 36% | 17% | 47% |
| Jo Ann L Draper | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| David J DeLaittre | 73% | 14% | 14% |
| Emily Cameron Shattil | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| David G Buell | 41% | 20% | 40% |
| Matthew Bring | 42% | 19% | 39% |
| G. Roderic Anderson | 0% | 0% | 0% |
219 Comments
I have Parkinson's. I had brain surgery a couple of weeks ago. If a person with an incurable disease, that had to have holes drilled into their head and cannot go to the bathroom by themselves and cannot take care of the basic custodial needs is not considered disabled, who is? I am currently waiting for a local judge to get assigned to my case. I just picked a random judge to type my comment. I am vey frustrated that the SSA can say I am not disabled when the UNMC doctors and the surgery I have had states otherwise. will/can someone help me????????? I am not leaving my name because I really don't have any backlash.
I have Parkinson's. I had brain surgery a couple of weeks ago. If a person with an incurable disease, that had to have holes drilled into their head and cannot go to the bathroom by themselves and cannot take care of the basic custodial needs is not considered disabled, who is? I am currently waiting for a local judge to get assigned to my case. I just picked a random judge to type my comment. I am vey frustrated that the SSA can say I am not disabled when the UNMC doctors and the surgery I have had states otherwise. will/can someone help me????????? I am not leaving my name because I really don't have any backlash.
I have Parkinson's. I had brain surgery a couple of weeks ago. If a person with an incurable disease, that had to have holes drilled into their head and cannot go to the bathroom by themselves and cannot take care of the basic custodial needs is not considered disabled, who is? I am currently waiting for a local judge to get assigned to my case. I just picked a random judge to type my comment. I am vey frustrated that the SSA can say I am not disabled when the UNMC doctors and the surgery I have had states otherwise. will/can someone help me????????? I am not leaving my name because I really don't have any backlash.
I have to say he was the nicest smelling judge I ever met. He has really kind eyes too. He scared me a few times when he yelled "OBJECTION" to my lawyers questions, but I know he will approve me. I been waiting a long, long time and he asked me all kinds of questions - I think he likes me. He wanted to know where I live, what I like to do during the day, about all my hobbies. But I didn't get to ask him much before the hearing was all over. I'll tell you one thing- Judge Bring done BROUGHT it!
I have to say he was the nicest smelling judge I ever met. He has really kind eyes too. He scared me a few times when he yelled "OBJECTION" to my lawyers questions, but I know he will approve me. I been waiting a long, long time and he asked me all kinds of questions - I think he likes me. He wanted to know where I live, what I like to do during the day, about all my hobbies. But I didn't get to ask him much before the hearing was all over. I'll tell you one thing- Judge Bring done BROUGHT it!
I have to say he was the nicest smelling judge I ever met. He has really kind eyes too. He scared me a few times when he yelled "OBJECTION" to my lawyers questions, but I know he will approve me. I been waiting a long, long time and he asked me all kinds of questions - I think he likes me. He wanted to know where I live, what I like to do during the day, about all my hobbies. But I didn't get to ask him much before the hearing was all over. I'll tell you one thing- Judge Bring done BROUGHT it!
I have to say he was the nicest smelling judge I ever met. He has really kind eyes too. He scared me a few times when he yelled "OBJECTION" to my lawyers questions, but I know he will approve me. I been waiting a long, long time and he asked me all kinds of questions - I think he likes me. He wanted to know where I live, what I like to do during the day, about all my hobbies. But I didn't get to ask him much before the hearing was all over. I'll tell you one thing- Judge Bring done BROUGHT it!
Would the statics be more reflective of the real world if this particular judge and judge Morris' decisions were removed from the data matrix? I firmly know that individuals such as this DO SCEW THE DATA, but we as citizens can't get rid of them any more than we can get rid of the WV Judge which started this controversy in the first place. What I do know is that both extremes are hurtful to the SSA objectives.
Would the statics be more reflective of the real world if this particular judge and judge Morris' decisions were removed from the data matrix? I firmly know that individuals such as this DO SCEW THE DATA, but we as citizens can't get rid of them any more than we can get rid of the WV Judge which started this controversy in the first place. What I do know is that both extremes are hurtful to the SSA objectives.
Would the statics be more reflective of the real world if this particular judge and judge Morris' decisions were removed from the data matrix? I firmly know that individuals such as this DO SCEW THE DATA, but we as citizens can't get rid of them any more than we can get rid of the WV Judge which started this controversy in the first place. What I do know is that both extremes are hurtful to the SSA objectives.
Fairly negative ALJ as reflected in his decisions. I agree that both extremes aren't good but the WV ALJ didn't start this controversy. SSA knows exactly what it is doing and is no hurry to investigate the ALJ's who pay 20-30 percent of their claims or less.
Fairly negative ALJ as reflected in his decisions. I agree that both extremes aren't good but the WV ALJ didn't start this controversy. SSA knows exactly what it is doing and is no hurry to investigate the ALJ's who pay 20-30 percent of their claims or less.
Fairly negative ALJ as reflected in his decisions. I agree that both extremes aren't good but the WV ALJ didn't start this controversy. SSA knows exactly what it is doing and is no hurry to investigate the ALJ's who pay 20-30 percent of their claims or less.
He is a harsh judge and it seems as though he has made up his mind about a case prior to hearing.
He is a harsh judge and it seems as though he has made up his mind about a case prior to hearing.
He is a harsh judge and it seems as though he has made up his mind about a case prior to hearing.
the Honorable Judge David Buell of the Social Security Addministratuon is one of the most passionate judges i have had the pleasure of sharing ny hardship with and i prayer that as hard as it is to believe he must uphold his duty and grant ssi to everyone equally which means there must be proof to support a disability that are used to base qualifications on these I'm sure were set long befor he became the. Honorable judge David buek
the Honorable Judge David Buell of the Social Security Addministratuon is one of the most passionate judges i have had the pleasure of sharing ny hardship with and i prayer that as hard as it is to believe he must uphold his duty and grant ssi to everyone equally which means there must be proof to support a disability that are used to base qualifications on these I'm sure were set long befor he became the. Honorable judge David buek
the Honorable Judge David Buell of the Social Security Addministratuon is one of the most passionate judges i have had the pleasure of sharing ny hardship with and i prayer that as hard as it is to believe he must uphold his duty and grant ssi to everyone equally which means there must be proof to support a disability that are used to base qualifications on these I'm sure were set long befor he became the. Honorable judge David buek
This judge appeared to have his mind made up before the hearing. He said I was lying and making my symptoms seem worse than they really are. He said I have an account on LinkedIn which makes me look quite good (who tries to make themselves look bad there?) He also found an account on Eharmony and said people with depression don't want to date. He clearly has NO Knowledge of mental illness.
This judge appeared to have his mind made up before the hearing. He said I was lying and making my symptoms seem worse than they really are. He said I have an account on LinkedIn which makes me look quite good (who tries to make themselves look bad there?) He also found an account on Eharmony and said people with depression don't want to date. He clearly has NO Knowledge of mental illness.
This judge appeared to have his mind made up before the hearing. He said I was lying and making my symptoms seem worse than they really are. He said I have an account on LinkedIn which makes me look quite good (who tries to make themselves look bad there?) He also found an account on Eharmony and said people with depression don't want to date. He clearly has NO Knowledge of mental illness.
I can't really give him any stars yet, but I am concerned about Judge Buell. My wife has evidence and proof of unable to do any type of sedentary work, my lawyer asked for a On the Record review and he is stating that a hearing is required. I don't know why the system is setup to play the people that are disabled and everyone that really isn't disabled can get it with a flip of a switch. My wife isn't working and yet have to wait 15 months for a hearing. It's stuff like this that I really don't believe in our government.
I can't really give him any stars yet, but I am concerned about Judge Buell. My wife has evidence and proof of unable to do any type of sedentary work, my lawyer asked for a On the Record review and he is stating that a hearing is required. I don't know why the system is setup to play the people that are disabled and everyone that really isn't disabled can get it with a flip of a switch. My wife isn't working and yet have to wait 15 months for a hearing. It's stuff like this that I really don't believe in our government.
I can't really give him any stars yet, but I am concerned about Judge Buell. My wife has evidence and proof of unable to do any type of sedentary work, my lawyer asked for a On the Record review and he is stating that a hearing is required. I don't know why the system is setup to play the people that are disabled and everyone that really isn't disabled can get it with a flip of a switch. My wife isn't working and yet have to wait 15 months for a hearing. It's stuff like this that I really don't believe in our government.
He had his mind made up before I limped in the door based off of my age. The denial was incomplete and he contradicted himself 6 times. Think it is time for him to retire.
He had his mind made up before I limped in the door based off of my age. The denial was incomplete and he contradicted himself 6 times. Think it is time for him to retire.
He had his mind made up before I limped in the door based off of my age. The denial was incomplete and he contradicted himself 6 times. Think it is time for him to retire.
He had his mind made up before I limped in the door based off of my age. The denial was incomplete and he contradicted himself 6 times. Think it is time for him to retire.
He had his mind made up before I limped in the door based off of my age. The denial was incomplete and he contradicted himself 6 times. Think it is time for him to retire.
He had his mind made up before I limped in the door based off of my age. The denial was incomplete and he contradicted himself 6 times. Think it is time for him to retire.
I just had my hearing before the judge this week. He was compassionate and kind in my case.He seemed truly willing to hear my side.I await my decision but know I have gotten a fair hearing no matter what the decision is.This judge does not talk down to you but talks to you.I believe he knows when a person is not being honest.People need to realize honesty is the best policy.
I just had my hearing before the judge this week. He was compassionate and kind in my case.He seemed truly willing to hear my side.I await my decision but know I have gotten a fair hearing no matter what the decision is.This judge does not talk down to you but talks to you.I believe he knows when a person is not being honest.People need to realize honesty is the best policy.
I just had my hearing before the judge this week. He was compassionate and kind in my case.He seemed truly willing to hear my side.I await my decision but know I have gotten a fair hearing no matter what the decision is.This judge does not talk down to you but talks to you.I believe he knows when a person is not being honest.People need to realize honesty is the best policy.
This applies to all of the judges but A Tyrant will always find a pretext for his Tyranny.
This applies to all of the judges but A Tyrant will always find a pretext for his Tyranny.
This applies to all of the judges but A Tyrant will always find a pretext for his Tyranny.
Heartless.
Heartless.
Heartless.
Honestly this judge was horrible. When he denied me he pretty much said that I was overdramatic and not credible at all as well as my cardiologist. He is a joke! My lawyer and my therapist were very upset because they know that I am legitimately sick unfortunately my age was probably a factor.
Honestly this judge was horrible. When he denied me he pretty much said that I was overdramatic and not credible at all as well as my cardiologist. He is a joke! My lawyer and my therapist were very upset because they know that I am legitimately sick unfortunately my age was probably a factor.
Honestly this judge was horrible. When he denied me he pretty much said that I was overdramatic and not credible at all as well as my cardiologist. My lawyer and my therapist were very upset because they know that I am legitimately sick unfortunately my age was probably a factor. He’s a joke!
Judge means well, however, in the end he still has no control over disability. They don't care what he does or says. Federal judges have the final say, I don't think so. Very disappointed, his failure to stand his ground or hold his authority, whatever, cost us everything.
Judge means well, however, in the end he still has no control over disability. They don't care what he does or says. Federal judges have the final say, I don't think so. Very disappointed, his failure to stand his ground or hold his authority, whatever, cost us everything.
Judge means well, however, in the end he still has no control over disability. They don't care what he does or says. Federal judges have the final say, I don't think so. Very disappointed, his failure to stand his ground or hold his authority, whatever, cost us everything.
This judge will grant you a settlement against disability but apparently cannot enforce it. Therefore his ratings should reflect all the people he has let down! All he does is cost you money your never going to collect. BEWARE!!!
This judge will grant you a settlement against disability but apparently cannot enforce it. Therefore his ratings should reflect all the people he has let down! All he does is cost you money your never going to collect. BEWARE!!!
This judge will grant you a settlement against disability but apparently cannot enforce it. Therefore his ratings should reflect all the people he has let down! All he does is cost you money your never going to collect. BEWARE!!!
Do not trust this judge! He will award you a settlement that you will never collect! He has NO power over disability. His stats need to reflect percentages of people who actually received their money.
Do not trust this judge! He will award you a settlement that you will never collect! He has NO power over disability. His stats need to reflect percentages of people who actually received their money.
Do not trust this judge! He will award you a settlement that you will never collect! He has NO power over disability. His stats need to reflect percentages of people who actually received their money.
A very kind, caring and knowledgeable Judge.
A very kind, caring and knowledgeable Judge.
A very kind, caring and knowledgeable Judge.
He is an idiot, blind fool. Has no clue on what is going on and just keeps on the gravey train. If you have him as your Judge I would request to have another one or you will be ******.
He is an idiot, blind fool. Has no clue on what is going on and just keeps on the gravey train. If you have him as your Judge I would request to have another one or you will be ******.
He is an idiot, blind fool. Has no clue on what is going on and just keeps on the gravey train. If you have him as your Judge I would request to have another one or you will be ******.
He really seems quite honest and heartfelt. Very inspiring and likeable. I trust that he knows what he is doing.
He really seems quite honest and heartfelt. Very inspiring and likeable. I trust that he knows what he is doing.
He really seems quite honest and heartfelt. Very inspiring and likeable. I trust that he knows what he is doing.
Likeable and inspiring, Judge DeLaittre knows what he is doing, and is extremely honest and heartfelt.
Likeable and inspiring, Judge DeLaittre knows what he is doing, and is extremely honest and heartfelt.
Likeable and inspiring, Judge DeLaittre knows what he is doing, and is extremely honest and heartfelt.
A great Judge with a wonderful sense of responsibility, collaboration and management.
A great Judge with a wonderful sense of responsibility, collaboration and management.
A great Judge with a wonderful sense of responsibility, collaboration and management.
Such a professional and trustworthy personality, you'll never meet someone who has a better sense of modesty and moderation. Someone with a life mission to fulfill, limitless to the growth and possibilities of what God has in store for another person.
Such a professional and trustworthy personality, you'll never meet someone who has a better sense of modesty and moderation. Someone with a life mission to fulfill, limitless to the growth and possibilities of what God has in store for another person.
Such a professional and trustworthy personality, you'll never meet someone who has a better sense of modesty and moderation. Someone with a life mission to fulfill, limitless to the growth and possibilities of what God has in store for another person.
if you were Jewish he loved you if not ***** ***
if you were Jewish he loved you if not ***** ***
if you were Jewish he loved you if not ***** ***
Very easy-going, yet professional.
Very easy-going, yet professional.
Very easy-going, yet professional.
Seemed very professional and to the point, without being over-bearing.
Seemed very professional and to the point, without being over-bearing.
Seemed very professional and to the point, without being over-bearing.
This judge seemed ok at first. As the hearing went on, she got condescending and flippant. I have medically documented issues and she barely addressed them. My husband, who is my representative, was not allowed to be in the hearing with me! 5 months later I got my denial letter. The comments she made concerning my medical issues were no where near what I stated in the hearing. I knew her decision before I left due the smirk on her face. I have worked for over 40 years. It is almost like it is coming out of her own pocket. I will be hiring an attorney soon.
This judge seemed ok at first. As the hearing went on, she got condescending and flippant. I have medically documented issues and she barely addressed them. My husband, who is my representative, was not allowed to be in the hearing with me! 5 months later I got my denial letter. The comments she made concerning my medical issues were no where near what I stated in the hearing. I knew her decision before I left due the smirk on her face. I have worked for over 40 years. It is almost like it is coming out of her own pocket. I will be hiring an attorney soon.
This judge seemed ok at first. As the hearing went on, she got condescending and flippant. I have medically documented issues and she barely addressed them. My husband, who is my representative, was not allowed to be in the hearing with me! 5 months later I got my denial letter. The comments she made concerning my medical issues were no where near what I stated in the hearing. I knew her decision before I left due the smirk on her face. I have worked for over 40 years. It is almost like it is coming out of her own pocket. I will be hiring an attorney soon.
I recd a response back within a month with a denial on the basis of interaction with my children. Because I can walk and I use my. Xbox as a means of communication with my son when I can't see him due to divorce. even though I can't physically do any jobs proven in my previous fields. I however can do 2 which I have never heard of either job.
I recd a response back within a month with a denial on the basis of interaction with my children. Because I can walk and I use my. Xbox as a means of communication with my son when I can't see him due to divorce. even though I can't physically do any jobs proven in my previous fields. I however can do 2 which I have never heard of either job.
I recd a response back within a month with a denial on the basis of interaction with my children. Because I can walk and I use my. Xbox as a means of communication with my son when I can't see him due to divorce. even though I can't physically do any jobs proven in my previous fields. I however can do 2 which I have never heard of either job.
In August 2018 I appeared in Judge Drapers courtroom with an attorney from Parmalee Law Firm that I'd never seen and she admitted "She really didn't know anything about my case" .Fortunately I was able to answer the Judges questions while my lawyer flipped thru my file to find the info.She said she ruled in my favor then I get letter on Feb 7th saying SS didn't have enough info and there was""An error in the law".I do not believe it was Judge Drapers fault but Parmalee Law Firm's.I'm a retired Hospice Care Provider, 66 yes old and going to be Homeless.. because Parmalee now says its going to be at least a year,again blaming Judge Draper.which I refuse to believe!!
In August 2018 I appeared in Judge Drapers courtroom with an attorney from Parmalee Law Firm that I'd never seen and she admitted "She really didn't know anything about my case" .Fortunately I was able to answer the Judges questions while my lawyer flipped thru my file to find the info.She said she ruled in my favor then I get letter on Feb 7th saying SS didn't have enough info and there was""An error in the law".I do not believe it was Judge Drapers fault but Parmalee Law Firm's.I'm a retired Hospice Care Provider, 66 yes old and going to be Homeless.. because Parmalee now says its going to be at least a year,again blaming Judge Draper.which I refuse to believe!!
In August 2018 I appeared in Judge Drapers courtroom with an attorney from Parmalee Law Firm that I'd never seen and she admitted "She really didn't know anything about my case" .Fortunately I was able to answer the Judges questions while my lawyer flipped thru my file to find the info.She said she ruled in my favor then I get letter on Feb 7th saying SS didn't have enough info and there was""An error in the law".I do not believe it was Judge Drapers fault but Parmalee Law Firm's.I'm a retired Hospice Care Provider, 66 yes old and going to be Homeless.. because Parmalee now says its going to be at least a year,again blaming Judge Draper.which I refuse to believe!!
Attention Jan E Dutton Hello, My name is Anthony McCormick and u have rejected me on my social security two times already,why I dont know..I really dont know what to say to convince you to give me social security so i can go on living and not live in depression,anxiety and pain.No the social security wont take my pain away but it will releive me of my depression and anxiety.It will help to make outstanding medical bill payments and house payments,put food on the table and clothing on our back.I am an american citizen born in this country and worked all my life untill i got ill..People like me look for ways to make money to get by and live,we will go through all extremes to get it when we are denied from the help we need.People like you put people in the situations of doing illegal or criminal actions to try to get benefits cause we cant work and the vibe i get from you not giving me social security is you dont care..For all the time I have worked in my life I think I deserve something...So please consider helping me ...Please
Attention Jan E Dutton Hello, My name is Anthony McCormick and u have rejected me on my social security two times already,why I dont know..I really dont know what to say to convince you to give me social security so i can go on living and not live in depression,anxiety and pain.No the social security wont take my pain away but it will releive me of my depression and anxiety.It will help to make outstanding medical bill payments and house payments,put food on the table and clothing on our back.I am an american citizen born in this country and worked all my life untill i got ill..People like me look for ways to make money to get by and live,we will go through all extremes to get it when we are denied from the help we need.People like you put people in the situations of doing illegal or criminal actions to try to get benefits cause we cant work and the vibe i get from you not giving me social security is you dont care..For all the time I have worked in my life I think I deserve something...So please consider helping me ...Please
Attention Jan E Dutton Hello, My name is Anthony McCormick and u have rejected me on my social security two times already,why I dont know..I really dont know what to say to convince you to give me social security so i can go on living and not live in depression,anxiety and pain.No the social security wont take my pain away but it will releive me of my depression and anxiety.It will help to make outstanding medical bill payments and house payments,put food on the table and clothing on our back.I am an american citizen born in this country and worked all my life untill i got ill..People like me look for ways to make money to get by and live,we will go through all extremes to get it when we are denied from the help we need.People like you put people in the situations of doing illegal or criminal actions to try to get benefits cause we cant work and the vibe i get from you not giving me social security is you dont care..For all the time I have worked in my life I think I deserve something...So please consider helping me ...Please
I am not a fan. After waiting two and a half years to see a judge, she only gave me 10 minutes in the courtroom. She would not allow my witness to enter and give a testimony because they only have 30 minutes and she started 15 minutes late. She disregarded my psychologists feedback and notes. She also cherry picked around all my records acting oblivious to the 80% of my records negatives during the time frame and only focused on the once every six to eight weeks were I was ok instead of seeing the five to seven weeks where I was bad. She was also bias based on gy age and physical appearance. If you have her as your judge I would recommend to ask for someone else.
I am not a fan. After waiting two and a half years to see a judge, she only gave me 10 minutes in the courtroom. She would not allow my witness to enter and give a testimony because they only have 30 minutes and she started 15 minutes late. She disregarded my psychologists feedback and notes. She also cherry picked around all my records acting oblivious to the 80% of my records negatives during the time frame and only focused on the once every six to eight weeks were I was ok instead of seeing the five to seven weeks where I was bad. She was also bias based on gy age and physical appearance. If you have her as your judge I would recommend to ask for someone else.
I am not a fan. After waiting two and a half years to see a judge, she only gave me 10 minutes in the courtroom. She would not allow my witness to enter and give a testimony because they only have 30 minutes and she started 15 minutes late. She disregarded my psychologists feedback and notes. She also cherry picked around all my records acting oblivious to the 80% of my records negatives during the time frame and only focused on the once every six to eight weeks were I was ok instead of seeing the five to seven weeks where I was bad. She was also bias based on gy age and physical appearance. If you have her as your judge I would recommend to ask for someone else.
Jane Hutton, You were my adjudicating judge in early 2018. You sat on your conservative perch and judged a young, college-educated African American woman and insinuated that I was an opioid addict. How do I know this? Because you commented several times that I had switched doctors constantly ( why else would I switch doctors right?) Well being a person like you, a whitebread woman from Nebraska I guess I would feel that way. Well, allow me to counter your opinion with the truth. I live in Jersey City, Nj - Greenville District, I am chronically ill and have been since 2013. I live in a place predominantly of people of color who mainly live below the poverty level and many are unemployed due to lack of jobs, prejudice and racial discrimination. Now, take me, I have graduated with a degree in Media Arts from New Jersey City University in 2009, only to be ill with herniated discs in my neck and back, diagnosed with fibromyalgia, arthritis in both knees and just recently my right hip (this new diagnosis came as of 11/15/18). I also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder ( which was diagnosed in 2007), PTSD and Pseudopsychogenic seizures (diagnosed in early 2017) and Type 2 Diabetes in July 2018. All of these things have been documented by doctors who were willing to help me after wading through the many doctors that didn't do **** because Medicaid is a state-run insurance, not a private one where they vet their doctors. I have had horrible experiences trying to seek help for my chronic conditions that have kept me from living my dreams and goals as a writer/film director. Then you come and not only deny my experiences, some too horrific to mention but also deny the severity of multiple illnesses. There were times I couldn't walk or move at all because my joints hurt so bad from arthritis/fibromyalgia. I cried in the dark because migraines/seizures kept me from living a normal life. I have been seeing a psychiatrist due to dealing with all of this as well as past hardships before my illnesses. You could have helped me by awarding me but since you chose not to do that, I am stuck wading through quack doctors hopefully get to some that could help me- and if I had more money I could find better quality doctors. But I guess I have to find a way to **** it up and move on, painful joints and all thanks to you. I will never be normal again and any chance of getting proper help for the above ailments is limited due to lack of funds and lack of great medical care- thanks to you. Enjoy the Holidays. By the way, maybe you shouldn't make fun or comment about someone's email address because it has the word 'career' in it and how it pertains to my work history- that's just rude. You and Holly Berquist decided that there were jobs that I could do like 'document preparer' that don't exist here in Hudson County, New Jersey; In fact, NONE of the jobs she listed/described are even relevant in this digital marketplace-maybe the occupations you listed are only available in Omaha, NE along with horse and buggies. Please tell the SSA to update their occupation list PLEASE!
Jane Hutton, You were my adjudicating judge in early 2018. You sat on your conservative perch and judged a young, college-educated African American woman and insinuated that I was an opioid addict. How do I know this? Because you commented several times that I had switched doctors constantly ( why else would I switch doctors right?) Well being a person like you, a whitebread woman from Nebraska I guess I would feel that way. Well, allow me to counter your opinion with the truth. I live in Jersey City, Nj - Greenville District, I am chronically ill and have been since 2013. I live in a place predominantly of people of color who mainly live below the poverty level and many are unemployed due to lack of jobs, prejudice and racial discrimination. Now, take me, I have graduated with a degree in Media Arts from New Jersey City University in 2009, only to be ill with herniated discs in my neck and back, diagnosed with fibromyalgia, arthritis in both knees and just recently my right hip (this new diagnosis came as of 11/15/18). I also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder ( which was diagnosed in 2007), PTSD and Pseudopsychogenic seizures (diagnosed in early 2017) and Type 2 Diabetes in July 2018. All of these things have been documented by doctors who were willing to help me after wading through the many doctors that didn't do **** because Medicaid is a state-run insurance, not a private one where they vet their doctors. I have had horrible experiences trying to seek help for my chronic conditions that have kept me from living my dreams and goals as a writer/film director. Then you come and not only deny my experiences, some too horrific to mention but also deny the severity of multiple illnesses. There were times I couldn't walk or move at all because my joints hurt so bad from arthritis/fibromyalgia. I cried in the dark because migraines/seizures kept me from living a normal life. I have been seeing a psychiatrist due to dealing with all of this as well as past hardships before my illnesses. You could have helped me by awarding me but since you chose not to do that, I am stuck wading through quack doctors hopefully get to some that could help me- and if I had more money I could find better quality doctors. But I guess I have to find a way to **** it up and move on, painful joints and all thanks to you. I will never be normal again and any chance of getting proper help for the above ailments is limited due to lack of funds and lack of great medical care- thanks to you. Enjoy the Holidays. By the way, maybe you shouldn't make fun or comment about someone's email address because it has the word 'career' in it and how it pertains to my work history- that's just rude. You and Holly Berquist decided that there were jobs that I could do like 'document preparer' that don't exist here in Hudson County, New Jersey; In fact, NONE of the jobs she listed/described are even relevant in this digital marketplace-maybe the occupations you listed are only available in Omaha, NE along with horse and buggies. Please tell the SSA to update their occupation list PLEASE!
Jane Hutton, You were my adjudicating judge in early 2018. You sat on your conservative perch and judged a young, college-educated African American woman and insinuated that I was an opioid addict. How do I know this? Because you commented several times that I had switched doctors constantly ( why else would I switch doctors right?) Well being a person like you, a whitebread woman from Nebraska I guess I would feel that way. Well, allow me to counter your opinion with the truth. I live in Jersey City, Nj - Greenville District, I am chronically ill and have been since 2013. I live in a place predominantly of people of color who mainly live below the poverty level and many are unemployed due to lack of jobs, prejudice and racial discrimination. Now, take me, I have graduated with a degree in Media Arts from New Jersey City University in 2009, only to be ill with herniated discs in my neck and back, diagnosed with fibromyalgia, arthritis in both knees and just recently my right hip (this new diagnosis came as of 11/15/18). I also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder ( which was diagnosed in 2007), PTSD and Pseudopsychogenic seizures (diagnosed in early 2017) and Type 2 Diabetes in July 2018. All of these things have been documented by doctors who were willing to help me after wading through the many doctors that didn't do **** because Medicaid is a state-run insurance, not a private one where they vet their doctors. I have had horrible experiences trying to seek help for my chronic conditions that have kept me from living my dreams and goals as a writer/film director. Then you come and not only deny my experiences, some too horrific to mention but also deny the severity of multiple illnesses. There were times I couldn't walk or move at all because my joints hurt so bad from arthritis/fibromyalgia. I cried in the dark because migraines/seizures kept me from living a normal life. I have been seeing a psychiatrist due to dealing with all of this as well as past hardships before my illnesses. You could have helped me by awarding me but since you chose not to do that, I am stuck wading through quack doctors hopefully get to some that could help me- and if I had more money I could find better quality doctors. But I guess I have to find a way to **** it up and move on, painful joints and all thanks to you. I will never be normal again and any chance of getting proper help for the above ailments is limited due to lack of funds and lack of great medical care- thanks to you. Enjoy the Holidays. By the way, maybe you shouldn't make fun or comment about someone's email address because it has the word 'career' in it and how it pertains to my work history- that's just rude. You and Holly Berquist decided that there were jobs that I could do like 'document preparer' that don't exist here in Hudson County, New Jersey; In fact, NONE of the jobs she listed/described are even relevant in this digital marketplace-maybe the occupations you listed are only available in Omaha, NE along with horse and buggies. Please tell the SSA to update their occupation list PLEASE!
Many people use the system to gain something they should not get. Others are accused of doing that even if they are not. For many people this is their only choice. Just because you can't see mental disorders doesn't mean they are not there and it doesn't mean they can perform job duties as assigned if they are having a panic attack or side effects from all of the medication they take for their mental disorders. Unless you have experienced this or lived with it one can never be sure just how hard it can be on the entire family. I have and it is horrible and especially when you have someone of authority who can help you but treats you as if you are insignificant and just someone trying to work the system, it's not like a court of law where you are innocent until proven guilty it is you are guilty of trying to get something you need and can not live without but are being treated as if you are working the system. Please be open to people with mental disorders on many medications for it.... getting in a car to go to work and having no clue what to do when they get there....this has happened to our family & happens when you are on psych meds all the time. I am not even going into the physical it effects they have on you. Shame on the ones who work the system for their own pathetic reasons but don' make others pay for what they have done in the past. Many of the ones who really do need it are depending on your expertise to see the difference.
Many people use the system to gain something they should not get. Others are accused of doing that even if they are not. For many people this is their only choice. Just because you can't see mental disorders doesn't mean they are not there and it doesn't mean they can perform job duties as assigned if they are having a panic attack or side effects from all of the medication they take for their mental disorders. Unless you have experienced this or lived with it one can never be sure just how hard it can be on the entire family. I have and it is horrible and especially when you have someone of authority who can help you but treats you as if you are insignificant and just someone trying to work the system, it's not like a court of law where you are innocent until proven guilty it is you are guilty of trying to get something you need and can not live without but are being treated as if you are working the system. Please be open to people with mental disorders on many medications for it.... getting in a car to go to work and having no clue what to do when they get there....this has happened to our family & happens when you are on psych meds all the time. I am not even going into the physical it effects they have on you. Shame on the ones who work the system for their own pathetic reasons but don' make others pay for what they have done in the past. Many of the ones who really do need it are depending on your expertise to see the difference.
Many people use the system to gain something they should not get. Others are accused of doing that even if they are not. For many people this is their only choice. Just because you can't see mental disorders doesn't mean they are not there and it doesn't mean they can perform job duties as assigned if they are having a panic attack or side effects from all of the medication they take for their mental disorders. Unless you have experienced this or lived with it one can never be sure just how hard it can be on the entire family. I have and it is horrible and especially when you have someone of authority who can help you but treats you as if you are insignificant and just someone trying to work the system, it's not like a court of law where you are innocent until proven guilty it is you are guilty of trying to get something you need and can not live without but are being treated as if you are working the system. Please be open to people with mental disorders on many medications for it.... getting in a car to go to work and having no clue what to do when they get there....this has happened to our family & happens when you are on psych meds all the time. I am not even going into the physical it effects they have on you. Shame on the ones who work the system for their own pathetic reasons but don' make others pay for what they have done in the past. Many of the ones who really do need it are depending on your expertise to see the difference.
I have not received my decision from Judge Erickson yet, but I have to say I've been through this process before and she was a very pleasant judge to have. In the past I was told it was a waste of time to represent myself, I don't know how it turned out, but she did at least let me speak, and I feel, really listened to me. I was nervous going in, and still shakey going out, but it was not because of Judge Erickson, but rather just nerves. Compared to my last hearing, Judge Erickson was very fair, and pleasant.
I have not received my decision from Judge Erickson yet, but I have to say I've been through this process before and she was a very pleasant judge to have. In the past I was told it was a waste of time to represent myself, I don't know how it turned out, but she did at least let me speak, and I feel, really listened to me. I was nervous going in, and still shakey going out, but it was not because of Judge Erickson, but rather just nerves. Compared to my last hearing, Judge Erickson was very fair, and pleasant.
I have not received my decision from Judge Erickson yet, but I have to say I've been through this process before and she was a very pleasant judge to have. In the past I was told it was a waste of time to represent myself, I don't know how it turned out, but she did at least let me speak, and I feel, really listened to me. I was nervous going in, and still shakey going out, but it was not because of Judge Erickson, but rather just nerves. Compared to my last hearing, Judge Erickson was very fair, and pleasant.
JUDGE DIANA ERICKSON Is a very open-minded, understanding Judge, that is very fair! My second claim appeal went to her for the hearing. I was very nervous because her approval rate was the lowest of all of the other ALJs! My attorneys Parmele and Parmele, requested a decision on review (think that's what it's called.) Basicly asking for her to look at all of the evidence and approve my case, without going to a hearing. The morning of the hearing I get a call from ODAR. I was getting coffee and missed it. I just saw the missed call and knew the office wasn't technically opened and figured it was my attorneys. I called and she asked if it was me and I said yes. She said I'm trying to get ahold of your attorneys, but wanted to let you know that you don't need to come to the hearing today. I didn't understand. She said " I'm not supposed to tell you, but the Judge made a decision on record this morning. Your appeal was approved!" I just started crying and couldn't talk for a minute. Thanked her a billion times and told my ride to turn around and what happened! She changed my life! That was on 1/26/16 and I got my first payment the end of February or beginning of March! I'm took my 1st claim to Federal Court and my new appeal is today at 9am with Judge Christina Cooke! She was very unfair, and used the oldest information possible and picked and choose what parts she wanted to use. Words direct from the Federal Court when they sent it back for a new hearing as well! She took a medical experts opinion, over my own Rhuemotologist that I had been seeing every 3 months (at minimum) for 2 years, simply because "he encouraged me to exercise to decrease pain!" So I face her with my new attorneys now! Good luck to anyone who has her.
JUDGE DIANA ERICKSON Is a very open-minded, understanding Judge, that is very fair! My second claim appeal went to her for the hearing. I was very nervous because her approval rate was the lowest of all of the other ALJs! My attorneys Parmele and Parmele, requested a decision on review (think that's what it's called.) Basicly asking for her to look at all of the evidence and approve my case, without going to a hearing. The morning of the hearing I get a call from ODAR. I was getting coffee and missed it. I just saw the missed call and knew the office wasn't technically opened and figured it was my attorneys. I called and she asked if it was me and I said yes. She said I'm trying to get ahold of your attorneys, but wanted to let you know that you don't need to come to the hearing today. I didn't understand. She said " I'm not supposed to tell you, but the Judge made a decision on record this morning. Your appeal was approved!" I just started crying and couldn't talk for a minute. Thanked her a billion times and told my ride to turn around and what happened! She changed my life! That was on 1/26/16 and I got my first payment the end of February or beginning of March! I'm took my 1st claim to Federal Court and my new appeal is today at 9am with Judge Christina Cooke! She was very unfair, and used the oldest information possible and picked and choose what parts she wanted to use. Words direct from the Federal Court when they sent it back for a new hearing as well! She took a medical experts opinion, over my own Rhuemotologist that I had been seeing every 3 months (at minimum) for 2 years, simply because "he encouraged me to exercise to decrease pain!" So I face her with my new attorneys now! Good luck to anyone who has her.
JUDGE DIANA ERICKSON Is a very open-minded, understanding Judge, that is very fair! My second claim appeal went to her for the hearing. I was very nervous because her approval rate was the lowest of all of the other ALJs! My attorneys Parmele and Parmele, requested a decision on review (think that's what it's called.) Basicly asking for her to look at all of the evidence and approve my case, without going to a hearing. The morning of the hearing I get a call from ODAR. I was getting coffee and missed it. I just saw the missed call and knew the office wasn't technically opened and figured it was my attorneys. I called and she asked if it was me and I said yes. She said I'm trying to get ahold of your attorneys, but wanted to let you know that you don't need to come to the hearing today. I didn't understand. She said " I'm not supposed to tell you, but the Judge made a decision on record this morning. Your appeal was approved!" I just started crying and couldn't talk for a minute. Thanked her a billion times and told my ride to turn around and what happened! She changed my life! That was on 1/26/16 and I got my first payment the end of February or beginning of March! I'm took my 1st claim to Federal Court and my new appeal is today at 9am with Judge Christina Cooke! She was very unfair, and used the oldest information possible and picked and choose what parts she wanted to use. Words direct from the Federal Court when they sent it back for a new hearing as well! She took a medical experts opinion, over my own Rhuemotologist that I had been seeing every 3 months (at minimum) for 2 years, simply because "he encouraged me to exercise to decrease pain!" So I face her with my new attorneys now! Good luck to anyone who has her.
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Best judge ever, fair, tough, doesnt put up with BS, but has a heart.
Best judge ever, fair, tough, doesnt put up with BS, but has a heart.
Best judge ever, fair, tough, doesnt put up with BS, but has a heart.
I believe Judge Lahners is an older judge with older opinions and values. He needs to step down or retire. He asked me questions during my hearing that were tacky and rude and in no way did they pertain to my claim. In his letter to me that denied my claim, he repeated the same topics over and over again and did not consider all the evidence. He even said that state doctors that I was seeing were not credible. Isn't SSD state or government owned? Is he referring to his own office as well. I believe he had "no" already in his mind as soon as the hearing began. Government services did not move very fast but his denial letter was typed and mailed to me withn 8 days of the hearing. I did not receive a fair hearing and it was prejudicial because I had a bad advocate at my first hearing and he cut the hearing short and said "to be continued." My attorney had a steep hill to climb and as I said -- and Judge Lahners had "no" in his mind as we progressed through the hearing. Shame on him. Please retire.
I believe Judge Lahners is an older judge with older opinions and values. He needs to step down or retire. He asked me questions during my hearing that were tacky and rude and in no way did they pertain to my claim. In his letter to me that denied my claim, he repeated the same topics over and over again and did not consider all the evidence. He even said that state doctors that I was seeing were not credible. Isn't SSD state or government owned? Is he referring to his own office as well. I believe he had "no" already in his mind as soon as the hearing began. Government services did not move very fast but his denial letter was typed and mailed to me withn 8 days of the hearing. I did not receive a fair hearing and it was prejudicial because I had a bad advocate at my first hearing and he cut the hearing short and said "to be continued." My attorney had a steep hill to climb and as I said -- and Judge Lahners had "no" in his mind as we progressed through the hearing. Shame on him. Please retire.
I believe Judge Lahners is an older judge with older opinions and values. He needs to step down or retire. He asked me questions during my hearing that were tacky and rude and in no way did they pertain to my claim. In his letter to me that denied my claim, he repeated the same topics over and over again and did not consider all the evidence. He even said that state doctors that I was seeing were not credible. Isn't SSD state or government owned? Is he referring to his own office as well. I believe he had "no" already in his mind as soon as the hearing began. Government services did not move very fast but his denial letter was typed and mailed to me withn 8 days of the hearing. I did not receive a fair hearing and it was prejudicial because I had a bad advocate at my first hearing and he cut the hearing short and said "to be continued." My attorney had a steep hill to climb and as I said -- and Judge Lahners had "no" in his mind as we progressed through the hearing. Shame on him. Please retire.
I agree Lahners should step down. He is an old man with old views. I went before him 3 times as he did a continuance, denied, I appealed and denied again. I applied bc of major depression, anxiety, PTSD and BPD. He said to me in my last hearing “YOU DONT LOOK DISABLED.” Received denial letter within 7 days. He judged me on the way I look! That’s sexist and prejudicial!!!! During the entire process I was judged on how I looked—even the dr hired by Ssd commented on my hair! ***?
I agree Lahners should step down. He is an old man with old views. I went before him 3 times as he did a continuance, denied, I appealed and denied again. I applied bc of major depression, anxiety, PTSD and BPD. He said to me in my last hearing “YOU DONT LOOK DISABLED.” Received denial letter within 7 days. He judged me on the way I look! That’s sexist and prejudicial!!!! During the entire process I was judged on how I looked—even the dr hired by Ssd commented on my hair! ***?
I agree Lahners should step down. He is an old man with old views. I went before him 3 times as he did a continuance, denied, I appealed and denied again. I applied bc of major depression, anxiety, PTSD and BPD. He said to me in my last hearing “YOU DONT LOOK DISABLED.” Received denial letter within 7 days. He judged me on the way I look! That’s sexist and prejudicial!!!! During the entire process I was judged on how I looked—even the dr hired by Ssd commented on my hair! ***?
i think he should have to live with some of these that are denied because he doesnt see enough evidence wellwhen you live with someone 33 yrs and they complain of the pain and they have no insurance to seek medical because medicaid denies them because not proven be disabled especially when you see so many getting ssi because they have mental problems well to some exinct i feel i have mental stress from my spouse fighting to get his disabilty he worked for it seems more get ssi than those who actually worked and the stress of worrying how care for children and bills and shopping because your spouse isnt capable to help you out but then a judge says not enough evidence i dont really know who is hiring anyone walking in with a cane for support but my opion is look more into what is really said not what you think they said and when did a fishing trip with your son make you not diasbled because i see a man with one leg in a wheel chair fishing daily i see a sqezo prantic deer hunting gambling in a casino but bi polar and cant be around a group people but they are in wal mart they are in gambling and my spouse cant stand in walmart longer about thirty min he in pain and in the car with the seat laid back just saying how you pick and chose
i think he should have to live with some of these that are denied because he doesnt see enough evidence wellwhen you live with someone 33 yrs and they complain of the pain and they have no insurance to seek medical because medicaid denies them because not proven be disabled especially when you see so many getting ssi because they have mental problems well to some exinct i feel i have mental stress from my spouse fighting to get his disabilty he worked for it seems more get ssi than those who actually worked and the stress of worrying how care for children and bills and shopping because your spouse isnt capable to help you out but then a judge says not enough evidence i dont really know who is hiring anyone walking in with a cane for support but my opion is look more into what is really said not what you think they said and when did a fishing trip with your son make you not diasbled because i see a man with one leg in a wheel chair fishing daily i see a sqezo prantic deer hunting gambling in a casino but bi polar and cant be around a group people but they are in wal mart they are in gambling and my spouse cant stand in walmart longer about thirty min he in pain and in the car with the seat laid back just saying how you pick and chose
i think he should have to live with some of these that are denied because he doesnt see enough evidence wellwhen you live with someone 33 yrs and they complain of the pain and they have no insurance to seek medical because medicaid denies them because not proven be disabled especially when you see so many getting ssi because they have mental problems well to some exinct i feel i have mental stress from my spouse fighting to get his disabilty he worked for it seems more get ssi than those who actually worked and the stress of worrying how care for children and bills and shopping because your spouse isnt capable to help you out but then a judge says not enough evidence i dont really know who is hiring anyone walking in with a cane for support but my opion is look more into what is really said not what you think they said and when did a fishing trip with your son make you not diasbled because i see a man with one leg in a wheel chair fishing daily i see a sqezo prantic deer hunting gambling in a casino but bi polar and cant be around a group people but they are in wal mart they are in gambling and my spouse cant stand in walmart longer about thirty min he in pain and in the car with the seat laid back just saying how you pick and chose
Very professional and efficient.
Very professional and efficient.
Very professional and efficient.
June 26, 2016 IM TIRED OF THE BULLIES AT SSA (SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) WE PAY INTO SSA BUT WHEN WE NEED OUR MONEY WE CAN’T GET IT WITHOUT HIRING An ATTORNEY. SSA STAFF ARE RUDE AND ABUSIVE IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THEM. WHAT HAPPEN TO OUR RIGHTS AND HONESTY? WHY ARE WE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DISFUNCTIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY DISIBILITY BENIFITS WITHOUT BEING FORCEDTO HIRE An ATTORNEY? LETS CONTACT CONGRESSMAN SAM JOHNSON A THE REST OF THE CROOKS ON THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. SAM JOHNSON IS THE CHAIR FOR SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ADMINISTRATON. HE LIVES IN PLANO, TEXAS AND HE BELIEVES HE IS TOO BIG TO FAIL OR BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. SINCE HE IS UP FOR REETION AD IS RUNNING UN APPOSED. SAM JOHNSONS STAFF WAS DISMISSIVE SINCE HE IS RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION UNAPPOSED S O HE AN SSA ARE NOT BEING HONEST. SSA DENIES EVERY CLAIM DISPITE YOU DISABILITY AND NOONE HOLDS THEM ACCOUNTABLE. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS AND CAROLYN COLVEN NEVER EVEN RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS AND REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. SO, CALL, TEXT, E-MAIL, USE TALK RADIO TO GIVE THESE CORRUPT POLITICAINS ON THE WAYS COMMITTEE AND ASK THEM ABOUT THERE COLLEAGUE SAM JOHNSON AND ASK WHY IS SSA SO DISFUNCTIONAL, ABUSE, AND DISHONEST!!! WRITE OR CALL THESE POLITICIANS WHO WANT AMERICAN TO FAIL! Sam Johnson, Texas, Chairman (UP FOR RE-ELECTION…RUNNING UN APPOSSED!) 3rd district • Bob Dold, Illinois • Vern Buchanan, Florida • Adrian Smith, Nebraska • Mike Kelly, Pennsylvania • Jim Renacci, Ohio • Tom Rice, South Carolina • Xavier Becerra, California, Ranking Member • Lloyd Doggett, Texas • John B. Larson, Connecticut • Earl Blumenauer, Oregon SINCERLY MIKEB.
June 26, 2016 IM TIRED OF THE BULLIES AT SSA (SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) WE PAY INTO SSA BUT WHEN WE NEED OUR MONEY WE CAN’T GET IT WITHOUT HIRING An ATTORNEY. SSA STAFF ARE RUDE AND ABUSIVE IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THEM. WHAT HAPPEN TO OUR RIGHTS AND HONESTY? WHY ARE WE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DISFUNCTIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY DISIBILITY BENIFITS WITHOUT BEING FORCEDTO HIRE An ATTORNEY? LETS CONTACT CONGRESSMAN SAM JOHNSON A THE REST OF THE CROOKS ON THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. SAM JOHNSON IS THE CHAIR FOR SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ADMINISTRATON. HE LIVES IN PLANO, TEXAS AND HE BELIEVES HE IS TOO BIG TO FAIL OR BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. SINCE HE IS UP FOR REETION AD IS RUNNING UN APPOSED. SAM JOHNSONS STAFF WAS DISMISSIVE SINCE HE IS RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION UNAPPOSED S O HE AN SSA ARE NOT BEING HONEST. SSA DENIES EVERY CLAIM DISPITE YOU DISABILITY AND NOONE HOLDS THEM ACCOUNTABLE. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS AND CAROLYN COLVEN NEVER EVEN RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS AND REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. SO, CALL, TEXT, E-MAIL, USE TALK RADIO TO GIVE THESE CORRUPT POLITICAINS ON THE WAYS COMMITTEE AND ASK THEM ABOUT THERE COLLEAGUE SAM JOHNSON AND ASK WHY IS SSA SO DISFUNCTIONAL, ABUSE, AND DISHONEST!!! WRITE OR CALL THESE POLITICIANS WHO WANT AMERICAN TO FAIL! Sam Johnson, Texas, Chairman (UP FOR RE-ELECTION…RUNNING UN APPOSSED!) 3rd district • Bob Dold, Illinois • Vern Buchanan, Florida • Adrian Smith, Nebraska • Mike Kelly, Pennsylvania • Jim Renacci, Ohio • Tom Rice, South Carolina • Xavier Becerra, California, Ranking Member • Lloyd Doggett, Texas • John B. Larson, Connecticut • Earl Blumenauer, Oregon SINCERLY MIKEB.
June 26, 2016 IM TIRED OF THE BULLIES AT SSA (SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) WE PAY INTO SSA BUT WHEN WE NEED OUR MONEY WE CAN’T GET IT WITHOUT HIRING An ATTORNEY. SSA STAFF ARE RUDE AND ABUSIVE IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THEM. WHAT HAPPEN TO OUR RIGHTS AND HONESTY? WHY ARE WE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DISFUNCTIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY DISIBILITY BENIFITS WITHOUT BEING FORCEDTO HIRE An ATTORNEY? LETS CONTACT CONGRESSMAN SAM JOHNSON A THE REST OF THE CROOKS ON THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. SAM JOHNSON IS THE CHAIR FOR SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ADMINISTRATON. HE LIVES IN PLANO, TEXAS AND HE BELIEVES HE IS TOO BIG TO FAIL OR BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. SINCE HE IS UP FOR REETION AD IS RUNNING UN APPOSED. SAM JOHNSONS STAFF WAS DISMISSIVE SINCE HE IS RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION UNAPPOSED S O HE AN SSA ARE NOT BEING HONEST. SSA DENIES EVERY CLAIM DISPITE YOU DISABILITY AND NOONE HOLDS THEM ACCOUNTABLE. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS AND CAROLYN COLVEN NEVER EVEN RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS AND REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. SO, CALL, TEXT, E-MAIL, USE TALK RADIO TO GIVE THESE CORRUPT POLITICAINS ON THE WAYS COMMITTEE AND ASK THEM ABOUT THERE COLLEAGUE SAM JOHNSON AND ASK WHY IS SSA SO DISFUNCTIONAL, ABUSE, AND DISHONEST!!! WRITE OR CALL THESE POLITICIANS WHO WANT AMERICAN TO FAIL! Sam Johnson, Texas, Chairman (UP FOR RE-ELECTION…RUNNING UN APPOSSED!) 3rd district • Bob Dold, Illinois • Vern Buchanan, Florida • Adrian Smith, Nebraska • Mike Kelly, Pennsylvania • Jim Renacci, Ohio • Tom Rice, South Carolina • Xavier Becerra, California, Ranking Member • Lloyd Doggett, Texas • John B. Larson, Connecticut • Earl Blumenauer, Oregon SINCERLY MIKEB.
Judge Lehr was very professional in the courtroom as I had my hearing using a television. Judge Lehr did not ask me any questions as he lead it up to my attorney to ask the questions. The reason I am giving Judge Lehr a 1 star rating is because after receiving my unfavorable decision I was reading through what Judge Lehr had said why he gave me the unfavorable decision and most of what he had said was not true and my words was twisted on what I said in the courtroom. For example, Judge Lehr said I said in the courtroom that I walk my dog and bath and feed my dog. What I actually said was I let my dog out during the day while my husband is at work so he can use the bathroom. Not once did I say I feed and bathe my dog!! My words was twisted so much that I am highly livid! Please be aware of this judge as he will twist your words. Another example I was denied is because I have been in a relationship with my husband since 2016. He said if I can live with someone then I can work! Wow this Judge really needs to work on himself!
Judge Lehr was very professional in the courtroom as I had my hearing using a television. Judge Lehr did not ask me any questions as he lead it up to my attorney to ask the questions. The reason I am giving Judge Lehr a 1 star rating is because after receiving my unfavorable decision I was reading through what Judge Lehr had said why he gave me the unfavorable decision and most of what he had said was not true and my words was twisted on what I said in the courtroom. For example, Judge Lehr said I said in the courtroom that I walk my dog and bath and feed my dog. What I actually said was I let my dog out during the day while my husband is at work so he can use the bathroom. Not once did I say I feed and bathe my dog!! My words was twisted so much that I am highly livid! Please be aware of this judge as he will twist your words. Another example I was denied is because I have been in a relationship with my husband since 2016. He said if I can live with someone then I can work! Wow this Judge really needs to work on himself!
Judge Lehr was very professional in the courtroom as I had my hearing using a television. Judge Lehr did not ask me any questions as he lead it up to my attorney to ask the questions. The reason I am giving Judge Lehr a 1 star rating is because after receiving my unfavorable decision I was reading through what Judge Lehr had said why he gave me the unfavorable decision and most of what he had said was not true and my words was twisted on what I said in the courtroom. For example, Judge Lehr said I said in the courtroom that I walk my dog and bath and feed my dog. What I actually said was I let my dog out during the day while my husband is at work so he can use the bathroom. Not once did I say I feed and bathe my dog!! My words was twisted so much that I am highly livid! Please be aware of this judge as he will twist your words. Another example I was denied is because I have been in a relationship with my husband since 2016. He said if I can live with someone then I can work! Wow this Judge really needs to work on himself!
Let me justify that in perfect detail.
This man has no compassion for public safety officials who served their state for 24 years.
This man has no compassion for public safety officials who served their state for 24 years.
This man has no compassion for public safety officials who served their state for 24 years.
This Judge has something very fishy going on and needs to be investigated for CORRUPTION!!!!!!!!
This Judge has something very fishy going on and needs to be investigated for CORRUPTION!!!!!!!!
This Judge has something very fishy going on and needs to be investigated for CORRUPTION!!!!!!!!
Completely rude and disrespectful. Once caught in a lie and allowing his staff to be rude and threatening he (MISPLACED FILED EXHIBITS) Everyone should record there own audio of all hearings and if you didn’t and get were denied maybe your attorney’s should look back into the cases maybe his complete disregard for people with disability’s and his lack of being able to look at the evidence in front will stop him from ruining someone else’s life. It’s amazing how gullible and pathetic the staff and experts are and the technical specialist to take the chance that it’s okay to alter audio from hearings because of there ***** *** never mind add information in from my notes that were sent in that he didn’t care to look at. It’s a good thing I already knew there was an issue when my decision somehow was sent back for a new hearing so I also had my phone which was on recording.
Completely rude and disrespectful. Once caught in a lie and allowing his staff to be rude and threatening he (MISPLACED FILED EXHIBITS) Everyone should record there own audio of all hearings and if you didn’t and get were denied maybe your attorney’s should look back into the cases maybe his complete disregard for people with disability’s and his lack of being able to look at the evidence in front will stop him from ruining someone else’s life. It’s amazing how gullible and pathetic the staff and experts are and the technical specialist to take the chance that it’s okay to alter audio from hearings because of there ***** *** never mind add information in from my notes that were sent in that he didn’t care to look at. It’s a good thing I already knew there was an issue when my decision somehow was sent back for a new hearing so I also had my phone which was on recording.
Completely rude and disrespectful. Once caught in a lie and allowing his staff to be rude and threatening he (MISPLACED FILED EXHIBITS) Everyone should record there own audio of all hearings and if you didn’t and get were denied maybe your attorney’s should look back into the cases maybe his complete disregard for people with disability’s and his lack of being able to look at the evidence in front will stop him from ruining someone else’s life. It’s amazing how gullible and pathetic the staff and experts are and the technical specialist to take the chance that it’s okay to alter audio from hearings because of there ***** *** never mind add information in from my notes that were sent in that he didn’t care to look at. It’s a good thing I already knew there was an issue when my decision somehow was sent back for a new hearing so I also had my phone which was on recording.
Judge MacMurray was exceptional. She took the time to actually listen to me and asked questions pertinent to my illness to better understand what I was going through. When the Vocational Expert said there were 3 jobs I could still do I thought all was lost. However Judge MacMurray then asked her a few more questions about attendance and my ability to do continuous work. I think she was very fair, compassionate, and obviously listens to facts before making a decision. An excellent judge no matter what her final decision turns out to be.
Judge MacMurray was exceptional. She took the time to actually listen to me and asked questions pertinent to my illness to better understand what I was going through. When the Vocational Expert said there were 3 jobs I could still do I thought all was lost. However Judge MacMurray then asked her a few more questions about attendance and my ability to do continuous work. I think she was very fair, compassionate, and obviously listens to facts before making a decision. An excellent judge no matter what her final decision turns out to be.
Judge MacMurray was exceptional. She took the time to actually listen to me and asked questions pertinent to my illness to better understand what I was going through. When the Vocational Expert said there were 3 jobs I could still do I thought all was lost. However Judge MacMurray then asked her a few more questions about attendance and my ability to do continuous work. I think she was very fair, compassionate, and obviously listens to facts before making a decision. An excellent judge no matter what her final decision turns out to be.
Bad Judge- seems nice on the surface but has now denied two legitimate claims of mine for no good reason, that no other rational judge would have denied. Be prepared even on strong claim for a denial- strongly recommend not doing a video hearing if you can avoid it because both denials were video hearings.
Bad Judge- seems nice on the surface but has now denied two legitimate claims of mine for no good reason, that no other rational judge would have denied. Be prepared even on strong claim for a denial- strongly recommend not doing a video hearing if you can avoid it because both denials were video hearings.
Bad Judge- seems nice on the surface but has now denied two legitimate claims of mine for no good reason, that no other rational judge would have denied. Be prepared even on strong claim for a denial- strongly recommend not doing a video hearing if you can avoid it because both denials were video hearings.
so happy got approved by JUDGE MARC MATES very nice and did his job very well got approved on MAY 19 2017 wish somebody could help me on back pay lights been cut off once already cant go to ear dr. tube half way out hurting bad no gas money washer AND dryer messed up could not get all my medicine last month WHY wont they send me my check can somebody PLEASE HELP ME THANKS have a blessed day
so happy got approved by JUDGE MARC MATES very nice and did his job very well got approved on MAY 19 2017 wish somebody could help me on back pay lights been cut off once already cant go to ear dr. tube half way out hurting bad no gas money washer AND dryer messed up could not get all my medicine last month WHY wont they send me my check can somebody PLEASE HELP ME THANKS have a blessed day
so happy got approved by JUDGE MARC MATES very nice and did his job very well got approved on MAY 19 2017 wish somebody could help me on back pay lights been cut off once already cant go to ear dr. tube half way out hurting bad no gas money washer AND dryer messed up could not get all my medicine last month WHY wont they send me my check can somebody PLEASE HELP ME THANKS have a blessed day
Derserves no stars and they removed my previous post. Let my disability funds runout but then I could apply for SSI got in 6 months after fighting disability for 10 years. My check 9.68 that's right no typo. Then I had to restitution back three times said husband made to much money. I have been through a nightmare do to this nymph. Oh and I got my hearing aids even though you said my hearing was fine. When a bird whistle in your ear
Derserves no stars and they removed my previous post. Let my disability funds runout but then I could apply for SSI got in 6 months after fighting disability for 10 years. My check 9.68 that's right no typo. Then I had to restitution back three times said husband made to much money. I have been through a nightmare do to this nymph. Oh and I got my hearing aids even though you said my hearing was fine. When a bird whistle in your ear
Derserves no stars and they removed my previous post. Let my disability funds runout but then I could apply for SSI got in 6 months after fighting disability for 10 years. My check 9.68 that's right no typo. Then I had to restitution back three times said husband made to much money. I have been through a nightmare do to this nymph. Oh and I got my hearing aids even though you said my hearing was fine. When a bird whistle in your ear
Judge Muramoto asked questions concerning my living arrangements, including if the person I live with is disabled and his source of income. I do not believe she has any reason to ask about the person a claimant resides with. After all it is about the claimant and independent of other immediate family members and partners. In her determination she stated my back problems affecting both sciatic nerves are severe. She further determined my statement of being in pain all the time is not credible. I also have arthritis, fibromyalgia, and bursitis. I do not understand why she can blatantly state a claimant is a liar concerning pain and discomfort when she fails to delve into it. It is her job to determine who is and isn't disabled within the disability guidelines. It appears she was prejudiced against me because I live with someone who is disabled and her inability to comprehend an individual can be in pain all the time.
Judge Muramoto asked questions concerning my living arrangements, including if the person I live with is disabled and his source of income. I do not believe she has any reason to ask about the person a claimant resides with. After all it is about the claimant and independent of other immediate family members and partners. In her determination she stated my back problems affecting both sciatic nerves are severe. She further determined my statement of being in pain all the time is not credible. I also have arthritis, fibromyalgia, and bursitis. I do not understand why she can blatantly state a claimant is a liar concerning pain and discomfort when she fails to delve into it. It is her job to determine who is and isn't disabled within the disability guidelines. It appears she was prejudiced against me because I live with someone who is disabled and her inability to comprehend an individual can be in pain all the time.
Judge Muramoto asked questions concerning my living arrangements, including if the person I live with is disabled and his source of income. I do not believe she has any reason to ask about the person a claimant resides with. After all it is about the claimant and independent of other immediate family members and partners. In her determination she stated my back problems affecting both sciatic nerves are severe. She further determined my statement of being in pain all the time is not credible. I also have arthritis, fibromyalgia, and bursitis. I do not understand why she can blatantly state a claimant is a liar concerning pain and discomfort when she fails to delve into it. It is her job to determine who is and isn't disabled within the disability guidelines. It appears she was prejudiced against me because I live with someone who is disabled and her inability to comprehend an individual can be in pain all the time.
Judge Antony Saragas was a delightful judge. Very understanding and accommodating.
Judge Antony Saragas was a delightful judge. Very understanding and accommodating.
Judge Antony Saragas was a delightful judge. Very understanding and accommodating.
One of the best judges I have appeared before in representing clients before SSA. Very prompt (convened hearing 2 min. early!!)and very friendly. Joked with my client to put him at ease. He obviously read the file prior to the hearing. He chatted with my client for 10 minutes, then issued a favorable bench decision.
One of the best judges I have appeared before in representing clients before SSA. Very prompt (convened hearing 2 min. early!!)and very friendly. Joked with my client to put him at ease. He obviously read the file prior to the hearing. He chatted with my client for 10 minutes, then issued a favorable bench decision.
One of the best judges I have appeared before in representing clients before SSA. Very prompt (convened hearing 2 min. early!!)and very friendly. Joked with my client to put him at ease. He obviously read the file prior to the hearing. He chatted with my client for 10 minutes, then issued a favorable bench decision.
I agree with previous comments. He was friendly and straightforward. Knew the file well. Issued a favorable bench decision.
I agree with previous comments. He was friendly and straightforward. Knew the file well. Issued a favorable bench decision.
I agree with previous comments. He was friendly and straightforward. Knew the file well. Issued a favorable bench decision.
Unfortunately, this ALJ no longer works in this office. He moved back East. Too bad. He was the best one in this office, in my opinion.
Unfortunately, this ALJ no longer works in this office. He moved back East. Too bad. He was the best one in this office, in my opinion.
Unfortunately, this ALJ no longer works in this office. He moved back East. Too bad. He was the best one in this office, in my opinion.
Denied my claim a few weeks later after the hearing when I had all of my records and an attorney... Now I will have to wait even longer..........
Denied my claim a few weeks later after the hearing when I had all of my records and an attorney... Now I will have to wait even longer..........
Denied my claim a few weeks later after the hearing when I had all of my records and an attorney... Now I will have to wait even longer..........
Judge Souza was very kind. He was very familiar with my case and adjourned the hearing within 20 minutes. I received a favorable decision 3 months later.
Judge Souza was very kind. He was very familiar with my case and adjourned the hearing within 20 minutes. I received a favorable decision 3 months later.
Judge Souza was very kind. He was very familiar with my case and adjourned the hearing within 20 minutes. I received a favorable decision 3 months later.
Judge Souza has no understanding or basic knowledge of mental illness. He relied on a phone call from a Dr who has never seen me, to give him an opinion on my health and he chose to believe information taken off the internet that was totally false about me. It was very easy to prove that this info was false, companies had grabbed my photo for advertising purposes, yet this judge decided if it was on the internet, it must be true. I had undercover police sent to my house with a fictitious story, working for the ODAR office-yet he took this report as evidence also. These two men caused great harm to my mental health as well. Judge Souza did not consider the report from SSDI own psychological evaluation ruling me disabled or any of my treating Drs. Instead he based his decision on false reports, assumptions/opinions on photos on my facebook page and a Dr who has never seen me or treated me. Judge Souza terminated my benefits at an advanced age after nearly two decades of receiving them. Judge Souza should not talk about how much he wants to retire while waiting for a hearing to start.
Judge Souza has no understanding or basic knowledge of mental illness. He relied on a phone call from a Dr who has never seen me, to give him an opinion on my health and he chose to believe information taken off the internet that was totally false about me. It was very easy to prove that this info was false, companies had grabbed my photo for advertising purposes, yet this judge decided if it was on the internet, it must be true. I had undercover police sent to my house with a fictitious story, working for the ODAR office-yet he took this report as evidence also. These two men caused great harm to my mental health as well. Judge Souza did not consider the report from SSDI own psychological evaluation ruling me disabled or any of my treating Drs. Instead he based his decision on false reports, assumptions/opinions on photos on my facebook page and a Dr who has never seen me or treated me. Judge Souza terminated my benefits at an advanced age after nearly two decades of receiving them. Judge Souza should not talk about how much he wants to retire while waiting for a hearing to start.
Judge Souza has no understanding or basic knowledge of mental illness. He relied on a phone call from a Dr who has never seen me, to give him an opinion on my health and he chose to believe information taken off the internet that was totally false about me. It was very easy to prove that this info was false, companies had grabbed my photo for advertising purposes, yet this judge decided if it was on the internet, it must be true. I had undercover police sent to my house with a fictitious story, working for the ODAR office-yet he took this report as evidence also. These two men caused great harm to my mental health as well. Judge Souza did not consider the report from SSDI own psychological evaluation ruling me disabled or any of my treating Drs. Instead he based his decision on false reports, assumptions/opinions on photos on my facebook page and a Dr who has never seen me or treated me. Judge Souza terminated my benefits at an advanced age after nearly two decades of receiving them. Judge Souza should not talk about how much he wants to retire while waiting for a hearing to start.
Judge Souza terminated my benefits after I'd received them for 18 years. I'm 55 yrs old and unable to work due to bipolar disorder. The SSDI psychologists reports said I was disabled as did my own Dr and therapist. He threw those reports out. Instead, he called a Dr in another state who has never seen me. That Dr said so what, she has mood swings, don't we all and laughed. This was the testimony Judge Souza went by. He also relied heavily on false information about me online and photos from my Facebook page. He has little to no knowledge of mental health issues. Having a photo of oneself smiling sitting in the sun does not mean that a person no longer has bipolar disorder. If my Facebook page was a problem then probably no one should qualify for SSDI. Judge Souza also based decision on a report done by undercover police Sent to my house under false pretenses. Sending male police officers to my house has caused PTSD. I am a rape victim and he should have considered that would be a trigger for me. This 3 year appeal process has left my health worse than when I started. The entire SS process needs to be looked at. It's damaging and the wrong people are getting terminated in order to cut the budget for the state of MO.
Judge Souza terminated my benefits after I'd received them for 18 years. I'm 55 yrs old and unable to work due to bipolar disorder. The SSDI psychologists reports said I was disabled as did my own Dr and therapist. He threw those reports out. Instead, he called a Dr in another state who has never seen me. That Dr said so what, she has mood swings, don't we all and laughed. This was the testimony Judge Souza went by. He also relied heavily on false information about me online and photos from my Facebook page. He has little to no knowledge of mental health issues. Having a photo of oneself smiling sitting in the sun does not mean that a person no longer has bipolar disorder. If my Facebook page was a problem then probably no one should qualify for SSDI. Judge Souza also based decision on a report done by undercover police Sent to my house under false pretenses. Sending male police officers to my house has caused PTSD. I am a rape victim and he should have considered that would be a trigger for me. This 3 year appeal process has left my health worse than when I started. The entire SS process needs to be looked at. It's damaging and the wrong people are getting terminated in order to cut the budget for the state of MO.
Judge Souza terminated my benefits after I'd received them for 18 years. I'm 55 yrs old and unable to work due to bipolar disorder. The SSDI psychologists reports said I was disabled as did my own Dr and therapist. He threw those reports out. Instead, he called a Dr in another state who has never seen me. That Dr said so what, she has mood swings, don't we all and laughed. This was the testimony Judge Souza went by. He also relied heavily on false information about me online and photos from my Facebook page. He has little to no knowledge of mental health issues. Having a photo of oneself smiling sitting in the sun does not mean that a person no longer has bipolar disorder. If my Facebook page was a problem then probably no one should qualify for SSDI. Judge Souza also based decision on a report done by undercover police Sent to my house under false pretenses. Sending male police officers to my house has caused PTSD. I am a rape victim and he should have considered that would be a trigger for me. This 3 year appeal process has left my health worse than when I started. The entire SS process needs to be looked at. It's damaging and the wrong people are getting terminated in order to cut the budget for the state of MO.
This judge is a conniving ***** ** **** the first hearing sounded really good then was denied a month later, his decision for my case was upheld twice with appeals. I had all the right records from my attorney. Him and the rest of these ******** need to be fired for being such incompetent ****** ** ****.
This judge is a conniving ***** ** **** the first hearing sounded really good then was denied a month later, his decision for my case was upheld twice with appeals. I had all the right records from my attorney. Him and the rest of these ******** need to be fired for being such incompetent ****** ** ****.
This judge is a conniving ***** ** **** the first hearing sounded really good then was denied a month later, his decision for my case was upheld twice with appeals. I had all the right records from my attorney. Him and the rest of these ******** need to be fired for being such incompetent ****** ** ****.
I felt Judge Souza was down to earth. Reminded me of my Uncle Delano in Oregon. Judge Souza is direct and reliable, respectable during the hearing. I use to be timid, shy and passive aggressive, which hurt me and my character. Sometimes, people think I am angry, when I am talking, writing letters. I can be intense and I am very passionate about the truth, my circumstances. I care about people, and their well being and for the good for others. I hope that all those people before me that had gone through the Social Security application and hearings process will go back and appeal their denial letters due to the copy of letter that the Social Security Administraton office's automatically printed out letters to prospective clients that read like this: You are expected to go to a hearing and you have a phone interview at 1:30 P.M. with Judge So and So ____________________________ and the remainder of the letter, it states that you are also to be at the hearing in person. I am the person responsible for those letters being amended due to another Judge, whom, I will not say due to Privacy laws and common sense. I will say that through my going through the a Judge_______________________I found out that, I could write a letter to our Representative, asking for assistance. I had been discriminated against me for being Homeless.
I felt Judge Souza was down to earth. Reminded me of my Uncle Delano in Oregon. Judge Souza is direct and reliable, respectable during the hearing. I use to be timid, shy and passive aggressive, which hurt me and my character. Sometimes, people think I am angry, when I am talking, writing letters. I can be intense and I am very passionate about the truth, my circumstances. I care about people, and their well being and for the good for others. I hope that all those people before me that had gone through the Social Security application and hearings process will go back and appeal their denial letters due to the copy of letter that the Social Security Administraton office's automatically printed out letters to prospective clients that read like this: You are expected to go to a hearing and you have a phone interview at 1:30 P.M. with Judge So and So ____________________________ and the remainder of the letter, it states that you are also to be at the hearing in person. I am the person responsible for those letters being amended due to another Judge, whom, I will not say due to Privacy laws and common sense. I will say that through my going through the a Judge_______________________I found out that, I could write a letter to our Representative, asking for assistance. I had been discriminated against me for being Homeless.
I felt Judge Souza was down to earth. Reminded me of my Uncle Delano in Oregon. Judge Souza is direct and reliable, respectable during the hearing. I use to be timid, shy and passive aggressive, which hurt me and my character. Sometimes, people think I am angry, when I am talking, writing letters. I can be intense and I am very passionate about the truth, my circumstances. I care about people, and their well being and for the good for others. I hope that all those people before me that had gone through the Social Security application and hearings process will go back and appeal their denial letters due to the copy of letter that the Social Security Administraton office's automatically printed out letters to prospective clients that read like this: You are expected to go to a hearing and you have a phone interview at 1:30 P.M. with Judge So and So ____________________________ and the remainder of the letter, it states that you are also to be at the hearing in person. I am the person responsible for those letters being amended due to another Judge, whom, I will not say due to Privacy laws and common sense. I will say that through my going through the a Judge_______________________I found out that, I could write a letter to our Representative, asking for assistance. I had been discriminated against me for being Homeless.
I appreciate Chief Judge Souza. I thought he was nice and down to earth. He reminded me of my Uncle back home spoke to me. Direct, respectable and honestly. Chief Judge Souza is very easy to talk with. I hope all the people that were sent denial letters by other judges, will go back and re-read the top page and realize that there was an error and to be fair, it is in your best interest when finding an attorney that he or she takes the time to serve you the best . In mentioning this, I am the person who is responsible for notifying a certain Judge that used this error against me due to my being Homeless in Seattle,WA. The formal letter requesting a hearing use to state that : There is a phone hearing/interview at 1:30 P.M. and then the date: ____________. Then below this paragraph there was space of 6 lines, then below that was wording that stated you were to also attend this appointment in person. I missed this the first couple times, I had read it, but after, a particular Judge whom I had never met, talked down to me, and treated me disrespectfully and there was no reason for that kind of behavior. I had caught the error and I am hoping from now on there will be more fairness and respectful and honest outcomes in the near future for all those who are in need. Sincerly, and Take care,
I appreciate Chief Judge Souza. I thought he was nice and down to earth. He reminded me of my Uncle back home spoke to me. Direct, respectable and honestly. Chief Judge Souza is very easy to talk with. I hope all the people that were sent denial letters by other judges, will go back and re-read the top page and realize that there was an error and to be fair, it is in your best interest when finding an attorney that he or she takes the time to serve you the best . In mentioning this, I am the person who is responsible for notifying a certain Judge that used this error against me due to my being Homeless in Seattle,WA. The formal letter requesting a hearing use to state that : There is a phone hearing/interview at 1:30 P.M. and then the date: ____________. Then below this paragraph there was space of 6 lines, then below that was wording that stated you were to also attend this appointment in person. I missed this the first couple times, I had read it, but after, a particular Judge whom I had never met, talked down to me, and treated me disrespectfully and there was no reason for that kind of behavior. I had caught the error and I am hoping from now on there will be more fairness and respectful and honest outcomes in the near future for all those who are in need. Sincerly, and Take care,
I appreciate Chief Judge Souza. I thought he was nice and down to earth. He reminded me of my Uncle back home spoke to me. Direct, respectable and honestly. Chief Judge Souza is very easy to talk with. I hope all the people that were sent denial letters by other judges, will go back and re-read the top page and realize that there was an error and to be fair, it is in your best interest when finding an attorney that he or she takes the time to serve you the best . In mentioning this, I am the person who is responsible for notifying a certain Judge that used this error against me due to my being Homeless in Seattle,WA. The formal letter requesting a hearing use to state that : There is a phone hearing/interview at 1:30 P.M. and then the date: ____________. Then below this paragraph there was space of 6 lines, then below that was wording that stated you were to also attend this appointment in person. I missed this the first couple times, I had read it, but after, a particular Judge whom I had never met, talked down to me, and treated me disrespectfully and there was no reason for that kind of behavior. I had caught the error and I am hoping from now on there will be more fairness and respectful and honest outcomes in the near future for all those who are in need. Sincerly, and Take care,
I found this judge to be very compassionate. He was difficult to read during the hearing, which tells me he was weighing the evidence in a fair manner.
I found this judge to be very compassionate. He was difficult to read during the hearing, which tells me he was weighing the evidence in a fair manner.
I found this judge to be very compassionate. He was difficult to read during the hearing, which tells me he was weighing the evidence in a fair manner.
Very kind and understanding. Thankful to have had him for my hearing.
Very kind and understanding. Thankful to have had him for my hearing.
Very kind and understanding. Thankful to have had him for my hearing.
It has been 2 years since my hearing but I will never forget how kind and patient this man was. He was very thorough and very polite. For me, coming to the decision to apply for SSDI was not easy and the 2 years it took and the rejections before my hearing were horrible. I did not know what was going to happen or what I was going to do. The day of my court hearing, I was shaking so bad that I must have looked ridiculous and I felt like I had been in a car accident afterwards. Literally for me, it felt like my life depended on his decision. I felt so stupid for being so nervous and emotional at the hearing, but he didn't treat me with any disrespect or like I was "Less than a human being" and he was very understanding and patient with me. I know that no matter what his decision would have been, and even though I know how busy he must be, he did not make his decision lightly. This whole process was very difficult and as I went through it, it was not very often that I was treated this kindly. I got to say "thank you" to him for taking the time to listen, but I didn't get to apologize for for being so nervous and emotional! Thank you Judge J Doug Wolfe for being patient with me and for treating me like a human being.
It has been 2 years since my hearing but I will never forget how kind and patient this man was. He was very thorough and very polite. For me, coming to the decision to apply for SSDI was not easy and the 2 years it took and the rejections before my hearing were horrible. I did not know what was going to happen or what I was going to do. The day of my court hearing, I was shaking so bad that I must have looked ridiculous and I felt like I had been in a car accident afterwards. Literally for me, it felt like my life depended on his decision. I felt so stupid for being so nervous and emotional at the hearing, but he didn't treat me with any disrespect or like I was "Less than a human being" and he was very understanding and patient with me. I know that no matter what his decision would have been, and even though I know how busy he must be, he did not make his decision lightly. This whole process was very difficult and as I went through it, it was not very often that I was treated this kindly. I got to say "thank you" to him for taking the time to listen, but I didn't get to apologize for for being so nervous and emotional! Thank you Judge J Doug Wolfe for being patient with me and for treating me like a human being.
It has been 2 years since my hearing but I will never forget how kind and patient this man was. He was very thorough and very polite. For me, coming to the decision to apply for SSDI was not easy and the 2 years it took and the rejections before my hearing were horrible. I did not know what was going to happen or what I was going to do. The day of my court hearing, I was shaking so bad that I must have looked ridiculous and I felt like I had been in a car accident afterwards. Literally for me, it felt like my life depended on his decision. I felt so stupid for being so nervous and emotional at the hearing, but he didn't treat me with any disrespect or like I was "Less than a human being" and he was very understanding and patient with me. I know that no matter what his decision would have been, and even though I know how busy he must be, he did not make his decision lightly. This whole process was very difficult and as I went through it, it was not very often that I was treated this kindly. I got to say "thank you" to him for taking the time to listen, but I didn't get to apologize for for being so nervous and emotional! Thank you Judge J Doug Wolfe for being patient with me and for treating me like a human being.
Very disappointed in this judge. Is all I can say
Very disappointed in this judge. Is all I can say
Very disappointed in this judge. Is all I can say
I haven't got a decision yet and don't know how it's going to turn out.but when I went in and sat down in the court I was so anxiety out I that I was going to have a panic attack so bad I would run out of the court room but judge Wolfe made me feel pretty comfortable.it was hard and I suffered through it mostly because it seemed like he believed me and treated me normal and was patients with me he had patients.i didn't have an attorney and my case had already been rescheduled once.he asked me if I was taking drugs and when I said yes but I'm already going to a clinic to get treatment to quite and I could tell he at least was given me the benefit of the doubt and it was nice to feel like someone actually at least partially believed me
I haven't got a decision yet and don't know how it's going to turn out.but when I went in and sat down in the court I was so anxiety out I that I was going to have a panic attack so bad I would run out of the court room but judge Wolfe made me feel pretty comfortable.it was hard and I suffered through it mostly because it seemed like he believed me and treated me normal and was patients with me he had patients.i didn't have an attorney and my case had already been rescheduled once.he asked me if I was taking drugs and when I said yes but I'm already going to a clinic to get treatment to quite and I could tell he at least was given me the benefit of the doubt and it was nice to feel like someone actually at least partially believed me
I haven't got a decision yet and don't know how it's going to turn out.but when I went in and sat down in the court I was so anxiety out I that I was going to have a panic attack so bad I would run out of the court room but judge Wolfe made me feel pretty comfortable.it was hard and I suffered through it mostly because it seemed like he believed me and treated me normal and was patients with me he had patients.i didn't have an attorney and my case had already been rescheduled once.he asked me if I was taking drugs and when I said yes but I'm already going to a clinic to get treatment to quite and I could tell he at least was given me the benefit of the doubt and it was nice to feel like someone actually at least partially believed me
I had a hearing with Judge Wolfe today, and I was afraid as I'm sure anyone would be. I have medical issues that embarrass me and are hard to talk about. Judge Wolfe was very nice. He listens to what is being said, and treated me with respect. Of course I hope he decides in my favor, as this is a life changing decision, but if he doesn't I still believe him to be a fair and nice man. Thank you Judge Wolfe!
I had a hearing with Judge Wolfe today, and I was afraid as I'm sure anyone would be. I have medical issues that embarrass me and are hard to talk about. Judge Wolfe was very nice. He listens to what is being said, and treated me with respect. Of course I hope he decides in my favor, as this is a life changing decision, but if he doesn't I still believe him to be a fair and nice man. Thank you Judge Wolfe!
I had a hearing with Judge Wolfe today, and I was afraid as I'm sure anyone would be. I have medical issues that embarrass me and are hard to talk about. Judge Wolfe was very nice. He listens to what is being said, and treated me with respect. Of course I hope he decides in my favor, as this is a life changing decision, but if he doesn't I still believe him to be a fair and nice man. Thank you Judge Wolfe!
I had my hearing on November 6th 2017. I was the first case and because I don't know salt lake we of course got lost and was late. Judge Wolfe was extremely understanding and very nice throughout the entire hearing. I was very nervous but he made it very comfortable and stress free. I await his decision but either way he is a very kind judge and seems he will make a fair decision. Thank you judge Wolfe
I had my hearing on November 6th 2017. I was the first case and because I don't know salt lake we of course got lost and was late. Judge Wolfe was extremely understanding and very nice throughout the entire hearing. I was very nervous but he made it very comfortable and stress free. I await his decision but either way he is a very kind judge and seems he will make a fair decision. Thank you judge Wolfe
I had my hearing on November 6th 2017. I was the first case and because I don't know salt lake we of course got lost and was late. Judge Wolfe was extremely understanding and very nice throughout the entire hearing. I was very nervous but he made it very comfortable and stress free. I await his decision but either way he is a very kind judge and seems he will make a fair decision. Thank you judge Wolfe
2 years to get denied... and no reason... complete joke... I guess you have to be a criminal or drug addict to get ssd in Utah... forget the disabled vets.... they don’t matter...
2 years to get denied... and no reason... complete joke... I guess you have to be a criminal or drug addict to get ssd in Utah... forget the disabled vets.... they don’t matter...
2 years to get denied... and no reason... complete joke... I guess you have to be a criminal or drug addict to get ssd in Utah... forget the disabled vets.... they don’t matter...
I thought this judge seemed very nice. However, he shouldn't seem as though he's going to approve your case by telling you how far he's going to award your back pay just to deny you. I've been fighting my disability case for 6 years and I've worked for the federal government for 20 years prior to 6 years ago when I was forced to resign ⅝⅝ to my worsened medical issues. The social security office fowled up my case from d ay one. On top of that Utah legal services told me to fire my attorney and they would help me for free so I did. My case was expedited because I was losing my home in foreclosure. 2 weeks prior to my hearing ULS told me that they couldn't help me cause if I won't I would bring in payments to much above their threshold. I ended up finding an attorney to take my case the Friday prior to the Monday of my hearing. World's worst attorney ever John borsos. Instead of requesting more time he selected to move forward with my hearing. He didn't say a single word except that he would have my info on the judges desk by that Wednesday. The lady who tells the judge if she thinks I can work told him absolutely not and that my work experience is not transferable which is true. I won't go into the 9/10 reasons I qualify but I was denied. I feel the judge new that if he denied me that it would be an easy open/close case due to my attorney being to incompetent to properly appeal. After being denied borsos contacted me and reapd to me what he hapd sent the judge 6 weeks late and I'm still sick about it as every detail he provided was so incredibly incorrect it's no wonder I lost. I wanted to take my case federal but borsos doesn't do fed cases and0 so I needed time to find an attorney that does. I recieved a letter stating my req0uest for an extension of time wa0s denied bec0ause my attorney filled out the paperwork incorrectly, case closed. Borsos admitted to me that his severe A.D.D prevents him from being successful at many things. He also told me he new bad things were going to happen to me in my life now. Judge Wolfe new the level of smarts borsos has so an easy closed denial for him. However I'm the one who has lost my job, my husband, my home, my vehicle, my sanity, my insurance and only me who is suffering. I've now also been told that because I fought this case for so long I no longer willg¹qualify for ssDI. So my 20 year career was for nothing. My 1500 monthly payment would drop to 700 if I'm lucky. I really though I seen a good caring man in judge Wolfe's eyes. I was so wrong. I've lost everything I've worked my butt of for since I was 14. Now it was all for nothing. I dred opening my eyes every day knowing I must battle for food again, live in my severe pain, melt in my suicidal tendencies, and get treated like scum by every single doctor or physician I try to seek help from. My disabilities are very real and I think I did darn good pushing hard and busting my but to work and take care of my family like I did for so very long. But now my moneys gone therefore I'm a nobody and nobody's get nowhere. I know I cannot andq will not live a happy life, it's impossible to regardless of my many efforts. I' fiind it hard to smile. To be positive and it hurts to breathe and this all stems from the pain and hurt and from all I've lost . I want it to be over. I can't live on zero money and oi can't work and I can't wait another 6 yer¹d
I thought this judge seemed very nice. However, he shouldn't seem as though he's going to approve your case by telling you how far he's going to award your back pay just to deny you. I've been fighting my disability case for 6 years and I've worked for the federal government for 20 years prior to 6 years ago when I was forced to resign ⅝⅝ to my worsened medical issues. The social security office fowled up my case from d ay one. On top of that Utah legal services told me to fire my attorney and they would help me for free so I did. My case was expedited because I was losing my home in foreclosure. 2 weeks prior to my hearing ULS told me that they couldn't help me cause if I won't I would bring in payments to much above their threshold. I ended up finding an attorney to take my case the Friday prior to the Monday of my hearing. World's worst attorney ever John borsos. Instead of requesting more time he selected to move forward with my hearing. He didn't say a single word except that he would have my info on the judges desk by that Wednesday. The lady who tells the judge if she thinks I can work told him absolutely not and that my work experience is not transferable which is true. I won't go into the 9/10 reasons I qualify but I was denied. I feel the judge new that if he denied me that it would be an easy open/close case due to my attorney being to incompetent to properly appeal. After being denied borsos contacted me and reapd to me what he hapd sent the judge 6 weeks late and I'm still sick about it as every detail he provided was so incredibly incorrect it's no wonder I lost. I wanted to take my case federal but borsos doesn't do fed cases and0 so I needed time to find an attorney that does. I recieved a letter stating my req0uest for an extension of time wa0s denied bec0ause my attorney filled out the paperwork incorrectly, case closed. Borsos admitted to me that his severe A.D.D prevents him from being successful at many things. He also told me he new bad things were going to happen to me in my life now. Judge Wolfe new the level of smarts borsos has so an easy closed denial for him. However I'm the one who has lost my job, my husband, my home, my vehicle, my sanity, my insurance and only me who is suffering. I've now also been told that because I fought this case for so long I no longer willg¹qualify for ssDI. So my 20 year career was for nothing. My 1500 monthly payment would drop to 700 if I'm lucky. I really though I seen a good caring man in judge Wolfe's eyes. I was so wrong. I've lost everything I've worked my butt of for since I was 14. Now it was all for nothing. I dred opening my eyes every day knowing I must battle for food again, live in my severe pain, melt in my suicidal tendencies, and get treated like scum by every single doctor or physician I try to seek help from. My disabilities are very real and I think I did darn good pushing hard and busting my but to work and take care of my family like I did for so very long. But now my moneys gone therefore I'm a nobody and nobody's get nowhere. I know I cannot andq will not live a happy life, it's impossible to regardless of my many efforts. I' fiind it hard to smile. To be positive and it hurts to breathe and this all stems from the pain and hurt and from all I've lost . I want it to be over. I can't live on zero money and oi can't work and I can't wait another 6 yer¹d
I thought this judge seemed very nice. However, he shouldn't seem as though he's going to approve your case by telling you how far he's going to award your back pay just to deny you. I've been fighting my disability case for 6 years and I've worked for the federal government for 20 years prior to 6 years ago when I was forced to resign ⅝⅝ to my worsened medical issues. The social security office fowled up my case from d ay one. On top of that Utah legal services told me to fire my attorney and they would help me for free so I did. My case was expedited because I was losing my home in foreclosure. 2 weeks prior to my hearing ULS told me that they couldn't help me cause if I won't I would bring in payments to much above their threshold. I ended up finding an attorney to take my case the Friday prior to the Monday of my hearing. World's worst attorney ever John borsos. Instead of requesting more time he selected to move forward with my hearing. He didn't say a single word except that he would have my info on the judges desk by that Wednesday. The lady who tells the judge if she thinks I can work told him absolutely not and that my work experience is not transferable which is true. I won't go into the 9/10 reasons I qualify but I was denied. I feel the judge new that if he denied me that it would be an easy open/close case due to my attorney being to incompetent to properly appeal. After being denied borsos contacted me and reapd to me what he hapd sent the judge 6 weeks late and I'm still sick about it as every detail he provided was so incredibly incorrect it's no wonder I lost. I wanted to take my case federal but borsos doesn't do fed cases and0 so I needed time to find an attorney that does. I recieved a letter stating my req0uest for an extension of time wa0s denied bec0ause my attorney filled out the paperwork incorrectly, case closed. Borsos admitted to me that his severe A.D.D prevents him from being successful at many things. He also told me he new bad things were going to happen to me in my life now. Judge Wolfe new the level of smarts borsos has so an easy closed denial for him. However I'm the one who has lost my job, my husband, my home, my vehicle, my sanity, my insurance and only me who is suffering. I've now also been told that because I fought this case for so long I no longer willg¹qualify for ssDI. So my 20 year career was for nothing. My 1500 monthly payment would drop to 700 if I'm lucky. I really though I seen a good caring man in judge Wolfe's eyes. I was so wrong. I've lost everything I've worked my butt of for since I was 14. Now it was all for nothing. I dred opening my eyes every day knowing I must battle for food again, live in my severe pain, melt in my suicidal tendencies, and get treated like scum by every single doctor or physician I try to seek help from. My disabilities are very real and I think I did darn good pushing hard and busting my but to work and take care of my family like I did for so very long. But now my moneys gone therefore I'm a nobody and nobody's get nowhere. I know I cannot andq will not live a happy life, it's impossible to regardless of my many efforts. I' fiind it hard to smile. To be positive and it hurts to breathe and this all stems from the pain and hurt and from all I've lost . I want it to be over. I can't live on zero money and oi can't work and I can't wait another 6 yer¹d