Essentials of Social Security Disability

• Explore the written and unwritten rules of practice from a leading Social Security disability attorney with more than 40 years of experience.
• Grasp both the art and science of handling a matter before the Social Security Administration, including the hearing and any subsequent appeals.
• Learn the secrets to managing a successful Social Security disability practice.

This program is designed for individuals who have more than an introductory knowledge of Social Security disability practice. Participants should be reasonably familiar with basic disability laws and regulations concerning the substance and procedures involved in representing individuals who are before SSA in their claims for disability benefits. 

The presentation will be broken into approximately equal segments addressing the essentials of:

• Client selection and management
• Applications and reconsiderations
• Hearing preparation for the client
• Hearing preparation for the representative
• Evidence
• Prehearing briefs
• Preparation of client direct testimony
• Preparation for vocational witness testimony
• Appellate practice
• Appeals council
• Federal district court
• Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (briefly)
• Practice management—taking care of business … and you

ATTENDING IN PERSON?

The Bobzien-Gaither Education Center in Richmond/Innsbrook is our new state-of-the-art facility designed with your safety in mind. It features a Centurion air filtration system, which quickly and effectively eliminates viruses and bacteria. Additionally, the facility is thoroughly cleaned before each seminar, and face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE

By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE^® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE^® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.

Registration Deadlines:

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $40 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE^®.

Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email sstinnett@vacle.org.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.

MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.

Can’t Attend?

E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.