During your Social Security disability hearing, you can expect that your Social Security Disability Advocate and the Administrative Law Judge will have a variety of questions to ask you. Here is a brief list of topics that your Social Security Disability Advocate may discuss with you before your hearing:
- Your ability to understand and execute simple instructions;
- Your ability to remember work procedures and relevant locations;
- Your ability to concentrate for longer periods of time, such as in two-hour segments;
- Your ability to complete activities within a scheduled period of time;
- Your ability to attend work on a regular basis and be punctual (arrive at work on time);
- Your ability to complete routine activities without supervisory presence;
- Your ability to work with others;
- Your ability to maintain a consistent pace without requiring an unreasonable quantity or duration of rest;
- Your ability to make decisions related to your work;
- Your ability to identify work hazards and use necessary precautions;
- Your ability to ask basic questions and/or ask for assistance;
- Your ability to respond in an appropriate manner after receiving feedback from supervisors;
- Your ability to adjust to changes in your routine; and
- Your ability to respond in an appropriate manner to changes in your routine.
If you would like more information about determining your mental RFC, a Social Security disability advocate may be able to help. Contact Social Security disability advocate Kim Engler at 866-216-0456.