Social Security Disability: The Down and the Dirty – What You Need to Know That SSA Doesn’t Want You to Know

This program is designed to equip attorneys, both those who currently practice Social Security Disability law and those who serve vulnerable populations in other practice areas, with critical, behind-the-scenes insight into a system that routinely frustrates claimants and their counsel.

Topics to be covered:

· Why the majority of initial claims are denied—and what attorneys can do about it

· Navigating the appeals process and building strong medical records

· How provider relationships and treatment compliance impact adjudication

· Understanding SSA’s definition of “disability” and how it differs from general usage

· Strategies for client education and expectation management

· How Liner Legal’s Client Concierge Program addresses real-world barriers to compliance and case success, insights especially valuable to legal aid, elder law, and personal injury practitioners