Handling Social Security Disability Claims: The Basics
February 2017
Handling Social Security Disability Claims: The Basics
Co-Sponsored by the CBA Disability Law Section
Who Should Attend:
- Attorneys in the Early Years of Disability Law Practice
- Attorneys Considering the Practice Area of Disability Law
- Anyone Interested in Learning More About Social Security Disability Law, Rules, Regulations, Process and Procedure
Program Description:
- An Introduction to Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits – From Definitions to the Process to Best Practices and Pitfalls
- The Ins and Outs of the Practice of SSDI Law — Fees, Clients, Required Paperwork, Medical Source Statements, Dealing with the SSA (Social Security Administration) and More
- Hearings - Process and Preparation, Including Witnesses, Evidence and Considerations
Attend this program if you are a Disability Law practitioner in your early years of practice, an attorney considering a Disability Law practice, or you are interested in learning more about Social Security Disability law, rules and regulations, process and procedure.
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Agenda:
8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
Presented by Kristina J. Vasold, Esq., Program Chair
9:05 am
An Introduction to Social Security Disability Benefits: How Do We Get Them?
- Definition; "Disabled" is a Term of Art
- The Social Security Administration's Sequential Evaluation Process
- What is the Difference between SSDI (Social Security Disability Income) vs. SSI (Supplemental Security Income)?
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income) Income and Asset Restrictions
- What is the Process from Beginning to End: Application to DDS (Disability Determination Services), Request for Hearing (Appeal), Appeals Council, Federal Court Appeals
- The Two Most Common Mistakes Advocates Make, and How to Avoid Them
Presented by Nevin A. Seeger, Esq.
10:05am
Networking Break
10:20 am
Practicing SSDI Law
Attorney Fees
- Hearing Level
- Appeals Council and Beyond
Choosing Clients
- Procedural Requirements
- SSDI
- SSI
- Assessing Severity of Medical Impairment
- Knowledge of Medical Conditions
- Medical Treatment
- X Factors
Required Paperwork
- SSA (Social Security Administration) Documents
Medical Source Statement
- Purposes and Impact
- Acceptable Sources
- Best Practices Guide for Obtaining and Formatting Opinions
Dealing with the Social Security Administration
- Current State of Affairs
- Local Office
- ODAR (Office of Disability Adjudication and Review)
- Best Practices Guide
Presented by William Viner, Esq.
11:20 am
The Disability Hearing
- Client Preparation
- Direct Examination of the Claimant
- Cross Examination of the Vocational Expert
- Post Hearing Meeting with Client
Presented by Benjamin Kennedy, Esq.
12:30 pm
Adjourn
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $229.00 |
| CBA Member | $199.00 |
| CBA Disability Law Section Member | $159.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $129.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 4.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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