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Social Security 101: Adding Social Security Disability to Your Practice (On-Demand)

General Credits:
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$179.00

Course Description

Navigating the Social Security system can be overwhelming and confusing for most individuals – having an attorney assist with not only case development but in preparing the claimant for the hearing can be invaluable. This course will provide an overview of the benefits available, definition of “disability,” legal guidelines used to decide cases and the application process/appeals; also, will touch on some basic practice tips and case evaluation.

Syllabus

  1. Types of Benefits Available under the Social Security Administration
  2. Definition of Disability
  3. Five Step Sequential Evaluation – Listings/Grids
  4. Application and appeals process
  5. Case evaluation and development
  6. Practice tips

Credit Details

Course Type

Course Instructor

Stacy Elizabeth Thompson, Esq.
Original Date Of Course

General Credits

1.5
Stacy Elizabeth Thompson, Esq.
Stacy Elizabeth Thompson, Esq.
Stacy Elizabeth Thompson, Esq. holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of South Carolina Honors College, a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a Master of International Business Studies from the Darla Moore School of Business. She has practiced exclusively in Social Security Disability law since 2000, became a partner at her firm in 2007, and handles cases at all levels of appeal throughout South Carolina.
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