About the Show:

The Disability Expert Podcast tackles difficult issues and interviews top experts to help people better navigate the disability benefits process. Hosted by Chad Brown, the show provides valuable insights for those applying for disability benefits or helping others with their applications.

Episode Summary:

In this second part of a two-part conversation with disability attorney Jonathan Ginsberg, the discussion focuses on practical aspects of disability hearings. Topics include proper testimony techniques, hearing preparation, and how to effectively present limitations to judges. Jonathan shares his extensive experience from conducting thousands of disability hearings and provides valuable insights for claimants.

Key Timestamps:

00:01 - Show introduction

02:46 - Common hearing questions and preparation tips

06:00 - Discussion on judge expectations and client preparation

09:43 - Client mindset and presentation during hearings

14:37 - Sponsor break (CBIG Medicare Services)

17:46 - Linking subjective testimony with objective evidence

20:31 - Specific examples for testimony about limitations

22:48 - Importance of context in testimony

25:15 - Episode conclusion

Notable Topics:

- Preparation for basic hearing questions

- Virtual hearing best practices

- Client mindset and presentation

- Linking testimony to objective evidence

- Specific examples for describing limitations

- Importance of credibility in testimony

The guest on this podcast episode is Jonathan Ginsberg, who is:

• A practicing disability attorney who conducts hundreds of disability hearings annually
• Has over 11 years of experience producing YouTube content about disability cases
• Runs his own YouTube channel providing information for disability claimants
• Is a day-to-day practitioner and expert disability lawyer who has conducted thousands of hearings throughout his career

This was part 2 of a 2-part episode with him (part 1 is available on Jonathan's YouTube channel)