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I am not a retired ALJ. I don't agree with everything that is posted by everyone else here and give a different point of view. I do know that many people do not agree with me and I don't agree with many of them. I do try (not always successful) to not make personal attacks, but I do understand that many people are just looking for validation so they feel personally attacked because I disagree.

I think that an ALJ who approves only 7% is as wrong as an ALJ who only denies 7%.

Although I do not believe and never will believe that everyone who applies is truly disabled, I also believe in due process and the right for anyone to apply and go through the appeal process. I wish it wasn't as long as it is, but unless Congress increases the staffing budget, it will not get faster.

I am not commenting on the merits of any claim filed by anyone on this forum. I don't know enough about the details; I can't read the file.