After the hearing?
When the hearing is over, the judge may, at his or her discretion, give you more time to submit any outstanding evidence that has not already been submitted. If you have a lawyer, we will have already made sure that your records were requested, and will have submitted them.
When all of the evidence has been received, the judge will look at all of your medical records, review your testimony and the arguments of your attorney, and issue a written decision that will be mailed to you. It usually takes between 4-6 weeks to for a judge to decide your case, but some judges may take much longer.
If you win your case, your local Social Security Field Office will mail you a Notice of Award. The Notice of Award explains when any back pay owed to you will arrive and what your monthly check will be going forward. If you lose your case, you may either appeal the judge’s decision to the Social Security Appeals Council or possibly file a new disability claim. We highly recommend using an attorney during any appeal or in filing a new claim as these matters are very complex.
You can call us any time for an appointment at (985) 626-1002, either before or after your hearing.