Board Certified Neurologist

Medical Expert – SSA Hearings (Remote)

Support Social Security Disability and SSI appeals by serving as a Medical Expert for Administrative Law Judge hearings nationwide.

Why This Role

• Fully remote work via phone (rare video)
• Flexible, per-case assignments scheduled well in advance
• Short, predictable time commitments per case
• Competitive per-case pay with multiple engagement options
• Training provided by the project team
• Non-adversarial, administrative hearings (not court proceedings)

What You’ll Do

• Review electronic medical records prior to hearings
• Answer written interrogatories when assigned (20–30 minutes)
• Provide medical testimony during ALJ hearings (typically 15–30 minutes)
• Cite and explain medical evidence and sources clearly to the ALJ
• Upload written responses through Electronic Records Express (ERE)

Time Expectations

• Interrogatories: ~20–30 minutes per case
• Hearings: scheduled ~75 days in advance
• Be available 5 minutes before and up to 45 minutes after hearing time for delays

Pay Rates (Per Case – Tier 2)

• Study & Testimony: $205
• Study & Interrogatories: $165
• Study Only: $95

Deadlines & Scheduling

• Interrogatories due within 15 calendar days
• Hearings typically scheduled about 75 days after case receipt

Requirements

• Ability to review and navigate electronic medical records
• Familiarity with SSA Medical Expert Handbook (training provided)
• Availability to testify if interrogatories are completed
• Completion of required government suitability and background clearance (project-supported).

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