The Social Security Administration has posted final rules on Setting the Manner of Appearance of Parties and Witnesses at Hearings. These formalize the procedures already in place allowing claimants the option of either an in person, video or telephone hearing.
The pandemic changed the Social Security Administration in many ways. This may be the most enduring change.
I didn't think I would like phone hearings, but I do. There are a few instances where a face to face hearing benefits the claimant.
ReplyDeleteCharles, How about a pole? how do you do most hearings, Telephone, In person, online video with client home, online video with client in rep's office
ReplyDeleteThis guy has a “law” degree and can’t spell poll right. Incredible.
ReplyDeletecurrent OHO stats for hearings (approximate)...65% phone, 15% in-person, 20% online video. varies by region/office but these are the rough numbers nationally
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