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2026-10-16 13:00:00
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2026-10-16 13:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTHow has the Appeals Council addressed SSR 24-3p since it took effect? A review of recent Appeals Council decisions highlights emerging trends, notable outcomes, and practical lessons for representatives. Based on a review of approximately 100 appeals, this presentation examines Appeals Council decisions involving a wide range of age categories, past relevant work backgrounds, and appellate issues. When SSR 24-3p was first introduced, there was considerable interest in how it would influence Appeals Council review. However, the recent Appeals Council decisions examined suggest that the Council has generally continued to focus on other appeal issues. These decisions provide useful insight for representatives evaluating whether to pursue Appeals Council review and what recent Appeals Council decisions may mean for appeals after SSR 24-3p.
Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour
This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Fall National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.
Recorded Friday, October 16, 2026.
Erica CortizasSarah DeaverSince being admitted to practice in 2001, Erica has practiced primarily in the area of Social Security Disability Benefits and Workers Compensation.
Sarah Deaver, Esq. serves as the Senior Director for Disability Programs at Enlyte, where she oversees the entire Social Security program as well as the Disability Absence and Ticket to Work divisions from an operations and customer perspective.
Since being admitted to practice in 2001, Erica has practiced primarily in the area of Social Security Disability Benefits and Workers Compensation.
Sarah Deaver, Esq. serves as the Senior Director for Disability Programs at Enlyte, where she oversees the entire Social Security program as well as the Disability Absence and Ticket to Work divisions from an operations and customer perspective.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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