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A Primer on Social Security Disability Law

Learn an overview of the administrative framework involved with Social Security disability claims.

Competent law practices in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplement Security Income (SSI) involve administrative claims and Federal Court practice. An attorney needs to have a working knowledge of the Social Security regulations, case law, and rulings, in addition to internal regulations included in the HALLEX and POMS. An effective Social Security disability attorney needs expertise in the law and the nuts and bolts procedural issues necessary for an efficient and profitable office. This topic is designed for attorneys looking for an informative introduction to Social Security disability law and practical practice advice.

70 minutes
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Certificate of Completion
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Agenda

Disability Programs and Available Benefits

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
    • Insured Status
    • Eligible Persons
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

The Definition and Medical Determination of Disability

  • Definition of Disability
  • Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process

Steps of Administrative and Judicial Process

  • Application or Initial Step
  • Reconsideration
  • Hearing Before an Administrative Law Judge
  • Appeals Council
  • Federal Court

Other Important Issues

  • Attorney Fees
  • Evidence
  • SSDI/SSI and Other Benefit Programs
  • Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)
  • Overpayments
  • Source of Law
  • Regulation and Law Updates
  • Ten Common Reasons a Hearing or Court Appeal May Be Lost
  • Office/Practice Considerations
    • Intake Issues
    • Case Management
    • Obtaining Evidence
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Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on January 19, 2022.

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  • AR CLE 1.0
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.0
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     
  • NM CLE 1.1
     
  • This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.1 hours of credit.
     
  • NV CLE 1.0
     
  • This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hours.
     
  • NY CLE 1.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 1
     
  • This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Business Center, LLC. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
     
  • OR CLE 1.0
     
  • Approved for 1.0 CLE credits in Oregon.
     
  • WA CLE 1.25
     
  • This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.25 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
     
The CLE Code is ONLY a requirement when applying for CLE Credit in New York. Other states do not need to supply the CLE Code to apply for CLE credit.

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

John P. Dreiser

John P. Dreiser

Dreiser Law Group, PLLC

  • Partner at the Dreiser Law Group, PLLC
  • Representing seriously injured and disabled persons for over twenty-two years
  • Executive committee member, past Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Disability Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association
  • Frequent lecturer on disability and workers’ compensation topics
  • Adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law
  • Voted Top Attorney by peers in several areas of practice, including Social Security Disability, every year since 2008 - CityView Magazine
  • Member of NOSSCR
  • J.D. degree, cum laude, University Of Tennessee College Of Law; B.S. degree, cum laude, Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana
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Product ID: 409387
Published 2022
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