Program Details
2026-05-29 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-05-29 13:00:00
3h CLE Credits
Intermediate
3
1:00 pm - 3:10 pm ESTThis session provides a general guide to the laws, processes, and procedures governing VA disability compensation benefits, including eligibility requirements, how to file a claim, and how to appeal denials under the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA).
It also explores VA benefits structure, disability eligibility, and service connection theories, including presumptive and non-presumptive claims. It covers ratings, effective dates, TDIU, SMC, dependency benefits, and key steps in the claims process, from filing to appeals.
Lisa Cunningham
Richard W. “Rick” Rousseau 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm ESTThis advanced session covers winning VA disability strategies, including nexus opinions, C&P exam challenges, and PACT Act claims. It details rating maximization via TDIU and combined math, while providing expert guidance on evidence building and navigating the AMA appeal process.
Lisa CunninghamRichard W. “Rick” RousseauLisa Cunningham, Esq., is an experienced client advocate focusing her practice on Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Benefits. As a managing attorney at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, P.C., she oversees a team with more than 40 years of combined disability practice experience. She represents clients throughout the entire disability process, from initial applications through multiple levels of appeal, providing advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. In addition to her legal practice, Lisa is an active speaker who lectures on disability law, ethics, and professional development, contributing to education within the legal community.
Colonel (Ret.) Rick Rousseau is a former Army Judge Advocate (JAG) with a distinguished 27-year career in active-duty military service, followed by private legal practice focused on veterans’ benefits law. Throughout his military career, he served in a variety of leadership roles, including twice as Staff Judge Advocate for Fort Hood, and as a full-time law professor at The Judge Advocate General’s School, where he taught estate planning, taxation, and veterans’ and survivor benefits. He also deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After retiring from military service, Rick practiced as a partner at the Criss & Rousseau Law Firm and now continues his work through Rousseau Legal Services, concentrating on assisting veterans with benefits-related matters.
Lisa Cunningham, Esq., is an experienced client advocate focusing her practice on Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Benefits. As a managing attorney at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, P.C., she oversees a team with more than 40 years of combined disability practice experience. She represents clients throughout the entire disability process, from initial applications through multiple levels of appeal, providing advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. In addition to her legal practice, Lisa is an active speaker who lectures on disability law, ethics, and professional development, contributing to education within the legal community.
Colonel (Ret.) Rick Rousseau is a former Army Judge Advocate (JAG) with a distinguished 27-year career in active-duty military service, followed by private legal practice focused on veterans’ benefits law. Throughout his military career, he served in a variety of leadership roles, including twice as Staff Judge Advocate for Fort Hood, and as a full-time law professor at The Judge Advocate General’s School, where he taught estate planning, taxation, and veterans’ and survivor benefits. He also deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After retiring from military service, Rick practiced as a partner at the Criss & Rousseau Law Firm and now continues his work through Rousseau Legal Services, concentrating on assisting veterans with benefits-related matters.
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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