Learn the latest on Mastering Veterans Benefits, Social Security & Disability Law 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 claims under social security and disability laws has recently become one of the most popular and steady practice areas across the country. 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. From the underlying substantive law to practical aspects of social security and disability law, this seminar will cover benefits, appeals, grievances, details of ERISA, social security settlements, and inherent delays. 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 24/7 on-demand seminar on Veterans’ Benefits, Social Security & Disability Law. Registration includes course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the best practices and techniques discussed in this convenient 24/7 seminar.

Agenda:

1. Mastering Veterans’ Benefits & Rights

a. Understanding the Veterans' Benefits Appeals Process

b. Principles of Veterans' Benefits

c. Strategies on Types of Claims for Benefits

d. Disability Compensation Benefits

e. Presumptions & Duties

2. Building A Prima Facie Case Under the Social Security Act:

a. Understanding the Application Process

b. Insight on the Appeals Process

c. Strategies on Inherent Delays

d. Building A Prima Facie Case of Disability under the Social Security Act:

- Determining What Needs to be Shown

- Presenting the Ideal Evidence to Advance Your Client’s Case

- Best Practices for the Lawyer & Client to Generate the Best Possible Proof

3. Mastering Grievances and Appeals for Benefits:

a. Best Practices on Requesting the Claim File

b. Effectively Analyzing The Disability Plan Documents

c. Strategies on Reviewing The Claim File

d. Gathering & Locating Evidence

e. Insight on Preparing A Thorough Request for Review of the Denied Claim

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session with the Experts

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Justin G. Holbrook is an Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Veterans Law Clinic at Widener University School of Law. He holds an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. Prior to entering academia, Professor Holbrook served as an active duty judge advocate in the United States Air Force, litigating criminal cases and advising commanders on operations law, fiscal law, military justice, foreign claims and civil law. He deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Before joining the military Professor Holbrook practiced at King & Spalding, where he concentrated on labor and employment litigation. Professor Holbrook teaches, writes, and lectures in the areas of veterans and military law, criminal law, and public international law. He has published in the Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law, the Berkley Technology Law Journal, and the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology. He is the author of a chapter on veterans' courts in the book, Promoting Resilience Through Practice and Advocacy: Treating Young Veterans, and is currently involved in a research project examining the practices and procedures of veterans treatment courts throughout the United States.

2. Scott Daniels practices at Markhoff & Mittman, PC, a leading plaintiff's litigation boutique, where he serves as the managing attorney for the firm's disability department. He has extensive expertise in the field of social security disability and has conducted hundreds of disability hearings across the country. In addition to representing disability claimaints, Mr. Daniels frequently lectures to attorneys throughout the nation on cutting-edge issues in social security disability. Mr. Daniels also serves as the Educational Director for a national organization that educates attorneys on disability law and marketing a practice. Mr. Daniels is also co-author of the book, "The Disability Guys' Guide To Navigating Through The Social Security Disability Maze."

3. Richard Neuworth is a national authority on social security & disability law. He has over three decades of experience in handling personal injury, employment, and employee benefit litigation. He has extensive experience in discrimination, harassment, workers compensation and social security disability cases. He has successfully represented individuals and groups of employees in significant employment disputes. An AV-rated attorney, Mr. Neuworth is listed in Best Lawyers in America in Labor and Employment Law from 2010 to the present. He is also listed in Super Lawyers as well in Employee Benefits. Mr. Neuworth has spoken and written widely to national audiences of attorneys and even t diverse groups such as the National MS Society, Hopewell, Alzheimer’s Association and Lupus Foundation. He also serves as an adjunct lecturer on both employment law and social security disability.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, 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 & approved jurisdictions:

1. Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

2. Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

3. Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

4. State Bar of California for 1.5 MCLE credits

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

6. Connecticut (CLE credits are not required, but are encouraged)**

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

8. Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

9. Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

10. Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

11. Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

12. Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

13. Maryland (CLE credits are not required)**

14. Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

15. Michigan (CLE credits are not required)**

16. Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

17. Nebraska Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

18. Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

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

20. New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

21. New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

22. North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

23. Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

24. Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE credits

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

26. Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

27. Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

28. Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

29. Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

30. Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

31. Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

32. 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. For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.

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