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Social Security Disability expedited hearing

So people ask how can I get my Social Security Disability Case heard sooner than later. There are a few rare circumstances that allow this. You could request to have your claim flagged as a critical case.  The reason it is rare to jump in line ahead of other people is when you request a hearing before an administrative law judge you are essentially given a number in line. When your number is called you are given a hearing date. Some cases are heard a little quicker because it also depends on the judge assigned to your case. Some judges hear more cases than others. If you request to have your claim expedited, you will jump in front of thousands of other individuals in a similar situation as yourself. For that reason alone, it is very difficult to have your claim expedited. If you are in dire need of benefits quickly, you may have the ability to bump up the date of your SSDI hearing if you can prove it. For example, if you are unable to pay for critical medications, in danger of losi...