Fall 2025 National Conference – Track I (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives) (Day 3)

This session covers essential questions representatives must raise at hearings to comply with SSR 24-3p requirements. Attendees will learn how to challenge VE testimony effectively and position cases for successful outcomes or appeals.

Learn to craft bulletproof Physician Source Statements using Appendix 1 criteria and relevant Rulings. This interactive session provides tools and language that resonates with both ALJs and the Appeals Council.

Explore non-medical evidence including explaining alleged onset dates, establishing listings, and symptom tracking. The session covers basic evidence rules and strategies for documenting limitations and VE rebuttal evidence.

In the SSR 24-3p era, simple DOT/SCO usage is insufficient for effective advocacy. This session explores the full range of vocational data sources and their strategic applications to rebut questionable VE testimony.

Examine why fees are regulated and explore HALLEX and POMS provisions relevant to fee authorization. This session addresses ethical considerations in charging and receiving fees, including fee agreements, splitting, and transparency requirements.

Discover how creativity can improve outcomes with difficult judges, enhance VE and ME cross-examination, and transform client relationships. Learn innovative approaches to hearing prep, physician referrals, and reinvigorating your practice.

A hands-on workshop demonstrating AI solutions developed from real practice challenges. Learn to leverage AI for medical record analysis, brief drafting, and routine tasks while maintaining ethical compliance and quality representation.

Master strategies for cross-examining vocational experts using medical testing and objective evidence from the record. Learn to use range of motion findings, mental status exams, and symptom logs to build compelling hypotheticals.

Explore ethical AI integration strategies for streamlining operations from client intake to communication. Learn secure implementation approaches that protect client data while scaling your firm without losing the human touch.

Develop skills in clear, concise, and convincing legal writing using proven organizational structures. Learn formatting best practices, common mistakes to avoid, and strategies for crafting persuasive arguments that win cases.

Examine the simple probability method’s insufficiencies, ORS data limitations, and why ONET remains relevant. This session addresses VE qualifications, cross-examination rights, and ALJ conduct issues under the new SSR framework.

Learn to challenge unfavorable decisions by applying the logical bridge principle requiring ALJs to connect evidence to conclusions. Review case law from every circuit demonstrating successful remand arguments for inadequate ALJ reasoning.

Explore how the DOT, SOC, and ORS classification systems influence vocational opinions and where they conflict. Learn to navigate incomplete ORS data and understand each system’s unique contributions to disability case development.