Disability & Social Security

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SSDI Impairment Listings and Grid Rules Update 2026

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1 hour
Melvin Cook
With Melvin A. Cook from Law Office of Melvin A. Cook
Recorded February 02, 2026.
Product ID 101587

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Overview

Stay Current on the Latest Claim Evaluation Rules and Trends

SSDI claims are notoriously difficult to get approved. You need every tool in your kit to help your clients succeed. This quick update offers the latest on impairment listings changes and claim evaluation guidelines to help you keep your skills sharp. Register today!

  • Identify the most significant changes to impairment listings that will affect claims.
  • Clarify revised rules for evaluating mental impairment disorders.
  • Come away with useful resources for future updates.
  • Prepare for changes in vocational guidelines.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Impairment Listing and Compassionate Allowances List (CAL) Changes
  2. What's New in Claims Evaluation Procedures
  3. Treatment of Mental Disorder Claims
  4. Changing Use of Electronic Medical Records
  5. Vocational Data: Lookback Changes and Other Updates
  6. Sources of Authority and Useful Resources

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Product ID 101587

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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  1. SSDI Impairment Listings and Grid Rules Update 2026

    1. Impairment Listing and Compassionate Allowances List (CAL) Changes
    2. What's New in Claims Evaluation Procedures
    3. Treatment of Mental Disorder Claims
    4. Changing Use of Electronic Medical Records
    5. Vocational Data: Lookback Changes and Other Updates
    6. Sources of Authority and Useful Resources

Who Should Attend

This quick update is designed for attorneys. It will also benefit disability case representatives, elder care specialists, nursing home administrators, paralegals, and other professionals assisting aging clients and clients with disabilities.

Speakers

Melvin A Cook
Melvin A.
Cook
Law Office of Melvin A. Cook
Speaker bio
Melvin A Cook

Melvin A. Cook

Law Office of Melvin A. Cook
Melvin Cook

is a sole practitioner in Sandy, Utah, where his practice areas include civil litigation, family law, personal injury, estate planning, Social Security disability and workers' compensation. He is a member of the Utah State Bar and Salt Lake County Bar. Mr. Cook earned his B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Utah and his J.D. degree from Brigham Young University.

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