Hey there! I went over to the SSD section and read your post. What happened at your hearing does sound very odd. I am sorry that you experienced that and sorry that I really do not have anything to offer. Thankfully I was approved SSD on first application and within three months so I do not have experience with appealing it and hearings. I just went through many appeals with STD/LTD which I know is totally different.
I know you will keep fighting and appealing and I wanted to wish you luck with it. I hope it eventually all works out for you.
Nanc