Disability & Social Security

4.57

Mastering Social Security Disability Claim Steps 4 and 5: Past Work, Education, RFC, etc.

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Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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6 hours 5 minutes
Peter Skeie
Melinda Brown
Christopher Walker
Christopher Gentry
With Peter T. Skeie from Peter T. Skeie & Associates, PC + 3 others
Recorded April 09, 2024
Product ID 98443

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Overview

Complex Case Studies and Techniques From the Pros

The overwhelming number of favorable determinations are on step 5 of the claim. In answer to our attendees' requests, we've created a higher level deep-dive into the vocational and educational aspects of SSDI claims. This focused course will provide you with the knowledge to prepare you to handle more challenging and intricate disability cases. Build your skills - register today!

  • Analyze cases of claimants with multiple skill levels and highly specialized skill sets.
  • Learn how to address self-employments and sporadic work attempts.
  • Address fluctuating RFC showings and shape them into a coherent argument.
  • Question transferability of skills in complex scenarios.
  • Leverage the Grids in cases of multiple impairments and rare conditions.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Insights Into the Sequential Evaluation Process
  2. Expert-Level Examination of Past Relevant Work
  3. Education and Transferable Skills Assessment
  4. Understanding the Medical-Vocational Guidelines (Grid Rules)
  5. Administrative Appeals Process and Hearing Guidance: Complex Case Studies
  6. Crafting a Compelling Disability Case
  7. Legal Ethics in SSDI Practice

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Product ID 98443

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Insights Into the Sequential Evaluation Process

    1. Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process Refresher
    2. The Role of Steps 4 and 5 in the Evaluation Sequence
    3. Burden of Proof and Advanced Legal Standards

  2. Expert-Level Examination of Past Relevant Work

    1. Identifying and Defining Past Relevant Work (PRW): Intermittent Work, Sporadic Work Records
    2. Analysis of Vocational Factors Influencing PRW Determination
    3. Dual Skill Set Analysis: Claimant has Multiple Skill Sets With Varying Degrees of Relevance
    4. Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in Fluctuating Conditions
    5. Challenging SSA's Determination of PRW

  3. Education and Transferable Skills Assessment

    1. Evaluating the Claimant's Educational Background: Including Self-Taught Skills
    2. Methods for Determining Skill Level and Transferability
    3. Assessing Highly Specialized Skill Sets
    4. Use of DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles) in Today's Tech-Reliant Workplace
    5. Illiteracy and Inability to Communicate in English

  4. Understanding the Medical-Vocational Guidelines (Grid Rules)

    1. Understanding the Grid Rules and a Framework for Step 5
    2. Grid Exceptions
    3. Claimants With Multiple Impairments That Interact in Complex Ways
    4. Case Analysis Where Multiple Grid Rules are Relevant and How They Interact

  5. Administrative Appeals Process and Hearing Guidance: Complex Case Studies

  6. Crafting a Compelling Disability Case

    1. Gathering Medical Evidence and Using Expert Opinions (Especially in Cases of Rare and Complex Medical Conditions)
    2. Fine-Tuning Your Persuasive Legal Arguments and Briefs: Analyzing Similar Past Rulings
    3. Client Interviews and Testimony Preparation

  7. Legal Ethics in SSDI Practice

    1. Attorney Duty of Candor
    2. Effective Client Communication and Informed Consent
    3. Competence Issues
    4. Making Your Legal Services Accessible

Who Should Attend

This legal guide is designed for attorneys. Disability case representatives and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Peter T Skeie
Peter T.
Skeie
Peter T. Skeie & Associates, PC
Melinda Brown
Melinda
Brown
Melinda Brown Law
Christopher A Walker
Christopher A.
Walker
Christopher Walker Law Office LLC
Christopher Gentry
Christopher
Gentry
The McMahan Law Firm
Speaker bio
Peter T Skeie

Peter T. Skeie

Peter T. Skeie & Associates, PC
Peter Skeie

is a solo practitioner at Peter T. Skeie & Associates, PC. He focuses his practice on employment law, Social Security disability, ERISA, and employee benefits. Mr. Skeie earned his B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, his J.D. degree from New York Law School and his LL.M. degree from New York University. He is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Employment Law Association, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association, American Association of Justice, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. Mr. Skeie is admitted to practice law in Tennessee, Minnesota and New York. He is also admitted before the Middle District of Tennessee and the Sixth Circuit.

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Melinda Brown

Melinda Brown

Melinda Brown Law
Melinda Brown

is an attorney at Melinda Brown Law, where she focuses her practice on Social Security, probate, trusts, wills, POAs, estate planning, conservatorships, and business formation. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and her J.D. degree from the Nashville School of Law. Ms. Brown is a member of the American Association for Justice and Tennessee Association for Justice, Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association (RCCBA), Barristers Lion's Club, National Organization for Social Security Claimant Representatives, and Middle Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women. She is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle districts.

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Christopher A Walker

Christopher A. Walker

Christopher Walker Law Office LLC
Christopher Walker

is an attorney at Christopher Walker Law Office LLC, located in Katy, Texas. He represents clients in car/truck accidents, workers' compensation, Social Security disability, traffic violations and business litigation. Mr. Walker earned his bachelor's degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his J.D. degree from Howard University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Texas and North Carolina.

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Christopher Gentry

Christopher Gentry

The McMahan Law Firm
Christopher Gentry

is an attorney with The McMahan Law Firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he runs the firm's Social Security Disability Claims Center. He represents claimants in more than 300 Social Security hearings each year and has represented claimants in thousands of disability hearings all over Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Mr. Gentry has presented seminars for National Business Institute and has appeared on multiple television shows to provide information regarding Social Security issues. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimaint's Representatives, Tennessee Association for Justice, Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association, Chattanooga Bar Association and State Bar of Georgia. Mr. Gentry earned his B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee and his J.D. degree from Michigan State University College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Georgia.

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