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I am going to the judge feb 11 and I was wondering what all I need to take with me. I was hurt at work I broke both of my legs in feb 2006 I haft to use a cane to get around now. I applied for ssd and I was denied after I was denied I got my disability from the va for my PTSD 70% Tinnitus 10% right knee10% left knee 10% undignosed on a testicular mass 0% and I am now being evaluated for TBI. I have finaley recived the rating of 100% PT should this help me with getting ssd I donot know what to do my lawer is a little funny but he has done a good job for me should I set a meeting with him befoure we go to see the judge and give him some more paper work or just let my clames stand as they are ?

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Hey it's your time in front of of the ALJ. Bring it if you think it will help.

Things to Leave at Home

Guns

Ammo

Goats

Cows

Angry Mobs

Bad Cheese

If it it can help your case. Go for it. I brought

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Drug List and Sideaffects

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Italian Mob Member (They Visited the Rehab Person and they did not show up for hearing)

(Just Kidding, but they were no show)

Be Honest. Dress Normally (no Suit, no Bum Clothes).

Wish U best!

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Be sure and take someone who knows you well for support. Other than that if you have a lawyer let them do their job.

Proof of 100% P&T should put your claim over the top.

Good Luck

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Lee, When I had my hearing last month, I arrived an hour early. When you check in they should let you review the file to make sure they have everything.

Important points to rember, the Judge and Vocational Expert work closely together. The Judge asks the questions. The Judge may also ask leading questions, so be aware of that.

Answer them to the best of your ability and tell them what you can and cannot do.

Good Luck and keep us posted.

A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect.

A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served.

Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with.

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Hey it's your time in front of of the ALJ. Bring it if you think it will help.

Things to Leave at Home

Guns

Ammo

Goats

Cows

Angry Mobs

Bad Cheese

If it it can help your case. Go for it. I brought

XRays

Medical Updates (Records)

Drug List and Sideaffects

Co Worker

Italian Mob Member (They Visited the Rehab Person and they did not show up for hearing)

(Just Kidding, but they were no show)

Be Honest. Dress Normally (no Suit, no Bum Clothes).

Wish U best!

if the rehag person dose not show is that good?

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Well in my case the Judge waited over an hour. We gave up on that person showing up. Judge said "He would do both jobs". Asked me few questions about work. Not many. I thought it was good.

I hope they are recovered (Voc Rehab Person). Accident I think (8" of Snow on 21 Mar).

Anyway he (ALJ) said I could not work 1/2 a day and would approve in hearing.

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