Re: disability hearing1

[rayray12345]

1st. can anyone read into this or experienced this
my alj asked me questions & it seemed like he was answering the questions for me......

2nd. now i had my hearing the alj asked 2 hypotheticals & the VE said no jobs to both....my questions are 1. are my chances good 2. if denied by the ve saying no to both hypos is that grounds for appeal?

[Rich Feingold]

VE says no jobs in response to hypothetical questions - good or bad?

Hi, rayray12345. I don't know what to make of your first questions. Regarding your second question, generally I consider VE testimony like this as a good sign.

Whether or not a denial would be grounds for an appeal with such VE answers depends upon the facts and law applicable to your claim. All things being equal, though, once again, I like it when a VE testifies that there are no jobs. Of course, the ALJ makes the decision, though, not the VE.

If you were represented by an attorney or a non-attorney representative, ask them for their reading as they were present at the hearing.

All the best,

Rich