lbmarie said:
Thank you again Blonde Lebenese.
The advocate seemed to think that the ALJ may listen more carefully to my presentation if I do happen to represent myself. I know it's only an opinion, but that makes me feel more confident. Maybe I'm crazy, but I honestly do not see how the ALJ could even for a second think any of this is my fault. The advocate also told to be sure to tell the ALJ that a Social Security official even suggested that I appeal because they would have thought the same thing as I did. That person said they would have thought and done exactly what I did, but they didn't want to waive my overpayment because of the high amount and they didn't want to jeopardize (sp?) their job.
Do you think letting the ALJ know what I was told at my last hearing/appointment by the employee would be beneficial? I think if that person thought my benefits should continue after reviewing all of the information, then why would I think anything different, especially given my condition at the time. Even now, it still doesn't make sense.
Let me put It this way .
How many times have you been told by an alleged " person in authority " , only to be told in the end that you were " Misinformed " , or that person had " No Authority " to tell you that .
Then the final outcome is totally opposite , of what you had thought it should be / would be ?
Get my point ? I still say call one of those Lawyers , and that Lawyer can say exactly the same things you would be saying .
I believe the AJL would be more inclined to follow procedures , if you are represented by a Lawyer , plus these lawyers work in that Field every day , and know the ins and outs .
I don't know what else to tell you , or advise you to do at this point , but think carefully about it .
I know you are skeptical of the systems , so aren't I .
You need all the help you can get IMO ..
