This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by disability judges during Social Security Disability hearings, including the pressure to expedite the process and the frustration that arises when hearings prolong. Attorneys must navigate the delicate balance of advocating for claimants while also managing the judge's dissatisfaction. The episode also discusses strategies attorneys employ to keep judges happy, such as speeding up questioning or using suggestive questions. Claimants face difficulties in providing direct answers and adapting to the judge's questions. It is important for claimants to understand their role, recognize the authority of the judge, and approach the hearing with the right mindset.
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