The Disability Expert Podcast With Chad Brown

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the complexities of why Social Security disability cases are often denied. They explore the sequential evaluation process, highlighting common pitfalls such as substantial gainful activity, date-last-insured issues, and technical denials. The hosts explain the importance of accurate work history reports and medical eviden...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and his associate Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of preparing for a Social Security Disability hearing. They address common client questions about the hearing process, such as what to expect, who will be present, and how to handle different hearing formats, including video and phone hearings. The hosts emphasize the importance of understandi...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown delves into the intricacies of the disability process, focusing on the critical role of the "grids" at step five of the sequential evaluation process. Chad, alongside his guest, discusses real-life case examples to illustrate how the grids can determine the outcome of disability cases. They explore hypothetical scenarios involving individuals like Ro...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown is joined by Aaron Dalton to delve into the intricacies of the grid rules within the disability determination process. They explore how these rules, often considered the "Holy Grail" of disability cases, play a crucial role in deciding whether an individual is deemed disabled. Chad and Aaron break down the components of the grid rules, including resi...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in disability cases. They begin by recapping the importance of RFC in determining a person's ability to work, focusing on exertional and non-exertional limitations. The hosts then explore two hypothetical cases: a 54-year-old male construction worker with physical limi...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and co-host Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) and its critical role in disability cases. They explore how RFC is determined, breaking down its component parts, including exertional and non-exertional limitations. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding the RFC as it sets the ceiling for what a per...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton explore the top three reasons why individuals often lose their Social Security disability cases. They discuss how work activity, insufficient medical evidence, and credibility issues can severely impact the outcome of a disability claim. Chad and Aaron emphasize the importance of understanding the rules around substantial gainful ac...

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In this episode of The Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and his associate Dalton dive into the intricacies of building a successful Social Security disability case. They introduce a comprehensive assessment checklist that evaluates 52 factors crucial for winning a disability case. The discussion focuses on three primary categories: age, education, and work experience, which form the foundation of a case. ...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, Chad Brown delves into the complexities of disability claims for gig economy workers. Chad revisits the intricacies of self-employment rules and how they impact eligibility for disability benefits. The discussion highlights common gig roles like Uber and DoorDash drivers, examining how their work is assessed under Social Security's three tests: significant ser...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast,  Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of how the Social Security Administration evaluates self-employment work in disability cases. The duo discusses the challenges faced by individuals with gig economy jobs like Uber, DoorDash, and Upwork, and how these roles are assessed differently from traditional W2 employment. They explore the three crit...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the pivotal role that healthcare professionals play in building a successful Social Security Disability claim. They discuss the importance of medical documentation, including diagnosis, symptoms, and functional limitations, and how these elements form the "golden chain of evidentiary progression" necessary to win a case. ...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton dive into the intricacies of psychological consultative exams within the social security disability process. They discuss the importance of understanding the full scope of these exams, which often include both physical and psychological evaluations. The episode provides a detailed breakdown of what to expect, from the parking lot ru...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the complexities of consultative examinations in Social Security disability cases. They discuss the critical role these exams play in the disability determination process and how they can significantly impact a claimant's case. Chad and Aaron explain the types of consultative exams, including internal medicine and psychol...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, the co-hosts delve into the signs that indicate whether someone should consider applying for disability benefits. From the financial realities to the emotional toll, they break down the key indicators that signal it might be time to start the application process.

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00:00 – Introduction

01:30 – Severe medical event leading to work abse...

Episode Summary: This episode delves into the complexities surrounding long term disability claim denials. The discussion highlights key insights into understanding the denial process, crucial timelines, and strategies for appealing to overturn denials. The episode emphasizes the importance of developing a robust administrative record and avoiding common pitfalls that can hinder the success of an appeal.

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Hirak Pati, a passionate disability expert attorney, shares his journey from advocating for underpaid workers to becoming a leading advocate for disabled individuals. His personal background and advocacy experiences have shaped his commitment to helping clients secure disability benefits and regain stability in their lives.

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00:00 – Introduction

02:30 – Hirak's Advocacy Journey

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In this episode, disability attorney Abe Arnold shares invaluable insights on handling remand hearings in disability cases. From preparing clients to filling evidentiary gaps, Abe provides expert strategies to navigate the complexities of remand hearings effectively.

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- 00:00 – Introduction

- 03:15 – Recent changes in past relevant work rules

- 05:45 – Utilizing prior unfavora...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Aaron Dalton joins the Disability Expert Podcast to shed light on the complexities of the disability appeals process. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by individuals who receive unfavorable decisions and the options available to them, including appealing to federal court. Aaron emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of the appeals system to ensure fair treatment for i...

In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, Attorney Ari Sibrey-Hughes joins host Chad Brown to discuss the complex interplay between work and disability benefits. They delve into the challenges faced by individuals navigating the disability process while balancing the desire to work and the need for financial stability. With insights into successful work attempts, accommodated work, and the process of return...