Originally Posted by Christian

You folks should know that if you're turned down once at the ALJ level, your chances of prevailing at a second hearing three years later are remote at best!
Your attorney will likely not inform you of this, it's unfortunate, but the truth is that these ALJ's aren't about to start in and overturn each others decisions!
Sorry for the bad news, but you folks need to know the truth, and the truth is if you're denied once, you're almost certain of being denied twice, unless perhaps you've some new and compelling evidence to support your claim, count on a federal court date before recieving an honest shot at an award.