Learn the latest on Successfully Obtaining Social Security Disability & Veterans Benefits with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

Representing clients seeking veterans benefits and claims under social security & disability laws have recently become among the most popular and steady practice areas. Social security programs are a significant source of cash and health benefits for individuals with disabilities. However, the procedures and formalities of a large federal agency can be intimidating for an unrepresented claimant. Related and often parallel issues arise in the context of veterans’ benefits. Nearly two million veterans have returned from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of the 1.3 million veterans who have been discharged since 2001, almost half have filed for disability compensation claims. Register today for this convenient telephonic seminar on successfully obtaining Veterans Benefits & Social Security. The Rossdale faculty for this seminar features three national experts who will discuss obtaining Social Security Disability benefits, handling the Social Security hearing, obtaining veterans benefits, keys to the VA appellate process, & cutting-edge issues. Registration includes access to written course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the best practices and techniques discussed by the faculty.

Agenda:

1. Effectively Obtaining VA Benefits & VA Accreditation:

a. VA Attorney Accreditation: Requirements; Becoming & Remaining Accredited

b. VA Disability Benefits: Service Connected Disability Compensation & Non-service Connected Pension

c. Case Intake: Status of the Claim, Requesting the VA Claims File, & Review of the File

d. Attorneys Fees

e. Best Practices for Social Security Practitioners who Don't Practice before the VA

2. Mastering VA Appeals:

a. Keys to Veterans' Benefits Appeals Process

b. Effectively Identifying & Preserving Issues for Appeal

c. Overcoming VA Slowdown and Delay Techniques

d. Notice of Disagreement

e. Veteran's Affairs Developed Claim Process

3. Intro to Social Security Disability Benefits, Hearings & Admin. Appeals:

a. Understanding the Application Process

b. Insight on the Appeals Process

c. Determining What Needs to be Shown

d. Presenting the Ideal Evidence to Advance Your Client’s Case

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Michael Shea is a retired CW5 Army aviator and lawyer who spent more than 20 years with his state's Army National Guard. He served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Blackhawk Medevac pilot and did a tour of duty as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam with the US Marine Corps. He has practiced law for over three decades. Returning from Iraq after his second tour in 2008, Mr. Shea realized that there is a need for effective, empathetic and reasonably priced representation for those veterans and their families who find themselves facing debt collection issues, divorce, and post-decree issues involving child support and parental responsibilities. He is a trained mediator and provides mediation services as a third party, to help military families through the transition from deployment to home station and the transitions from active duty or Guard to retirement. Mr. Shea is accredited by the VA to assist veterans in filing for VA Pension Benefits.

2. Linda Ziskin is one of the foremost appellate attorneys focusing on Social Security Disability. Ms. Ziskin has served as a staff attorney for Legal Aid Services, as an elected representative of one of the largest state bar associations, and as a Chair of her state bar's Disability Law sections. She is a highly sought-after lecturer on issues involving Social Security Disability law, benefits, & appeals.

3. Ronald L. Roodhouse, Jr. is a member of Stetson University College of Law’s Veterans Law Institute, focuses on veterans law and provides guidance for those working on VA disability claims and discharge upgrades. Mr. Roodhouse began his legal career while serving as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. He served three years as a personnel officer before the Air Force’ prestigious Funded Legal Education Program selected him to earn his law degree. Following law school, Mr. Roodhouse served in the Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, primarily focusing on military justice. He served as a base-level prosecutor and defender before being selected to serve as an elite Senior Defense Counsel. During his JAG career, he directly prosecuted or defended nearly 50 trials and supervised the prosecution or defense of 190 others. During his military career, Mr. Roodhouse completed thirteen tours, to include deployments as part of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, with fields of law including administrative law, ethics, international law, and law of armed conflict. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal and Joint Service Commendation Medal. He retired from the Air Force at the rank of major.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, judges, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive access to recording, podcast, course & reference material, and information related to CLE/MCLE credit as soon as you register with a credit card or when your check is processed.

CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this convenient, on-demand seminar & podcast for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending, available, & approved jurisdictions:

Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

Connecticut for 1.5 CLE Credits

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credits

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Illinois - Supreme Court of Illinois for 1.5 MCLE Credits

Kentucky Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)***

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oklahoma Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE Credits

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)***

Tennessee Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Additional States - call customer service at (888) 626-3462

* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required.

**** The New Hampshire does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Continuing Legal Education requirement. Pursuant to NH Supreme Court Rule 53, this activity may be counted for up to 1.5 CLE hours.

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