Any pointers for at my hearing? - Disabilities Message Board

happygirl440 · 08-29-2009, 08:34 PM

Just wanted to know if anyone had advice for what to say and/or not to say when I go for my hearing.

Cindy

BeHappy2 · 08-29-2009, 09:27 PM

Just be honest.
All else will fall into place.

Be Well
BeHappy2

Executor · 08-29-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happygirl440

Just wanted to know if anyone had advice for what to say and/or not to say when I go for my hearing.

I provide a very detailed analysis of my hearing in this thread, "Not sure how to feel."

http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=666967

The biggest mistake people make is emphasizing their "condition" rather than what prevents them from working. It's not necessarily the condition that makes one disabled, but rather the effects of it. I give a couple of examples in this thread and discuss the concept, "Offered a job, but my hearing is less than a month away."

http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=708968

Best of luck to you.

Regards,

Ex

gayle4102 · 08-30-2009, 08:41 PM

I agree that you have to emphasize how your condition keeps you from working, not just "I have X Y Z".

Try to relax (hard, I know) and just tell the truth. Keep your answers short and to the point.

Good luck, and be sure to let us know how it goes.

Gayle.

Alexa3 · 08-31-2009, 05:45 AM

Be yourself, no need to act any other way. The truth is on your side. Good luck, I know it's hard sitting in front of a judge, makes you feel like you are on trial.