I didn't have a ME at either of my hearings. Some Aljs just don't call them very often.

My guess is that the main issue at your ALJ hearing is going to be if your RFC is rated for Sedentary or Light Work.

Using the GRID RULES, based upon your being aged 50-54 at the time of your Alleged Onset Date, and assuming you have a high school degree or GED, and that you performed skilled or semiskilled work but those skills are not transferable, and if your RFC is rated for Sedentary Work, than you'll be approved. If your RFC is rated for Light Work you'll be denied.

With that SAME criteria, but changing your Alleged Onset Date to when you turned 55, and assuming you have a high school degree or GED, and that you performed skilled or semiskilled work but those skills are not transferable, and if your RFC is rated for Sedentary Work, than you'll be approved. If your RFC is rated for Light Work you'll ALSO BE APPROVED.

Your attorney can dispute the RFC rating at your ALJ hearing, of course.