SSDI: A Deep Dive Into Top Claims

Agenda / Content Covered

1. Proving Musculoskeletal Claims
   11:00 - 11:30, Grayson Smith Cannon
2. Heart and Circulatory Claims: Unique Considerations
   11:30 - 12:00, Grayson Smith Cannon
3. Mental Health Elements of SSDI Claims, Including Depression and Anxiety
   12:00 - 12:45, Maeve Pirt Meyer
4. Cancer Claims
   1:00 - 1:30, Maeve Pirt Meyer
5. Expediting Claims: Requesting Fast Application Processing and Other Tactics
   1:30 - 2:15, Maeve Pirt Meyer, Grayson Smith Cannon
6. Addressing Pain and Prescription Medication Records
   2:45 - 3:15, Maeve Pirt Meyer
7. ALJ Hearing and Vocational Testimony Tactics
   3:15 - 4:15, Anne C. Hartwig
8. Federal Court Appeals
   4:15 - 4:45, Grayson Smith Cannon
9. Legal Ethics in SSDI Practice
   5:00 - 6:00, Anne C. Hartwig
   1. Attorney Duty to the Client
   2. Attorney Duty to the Social Security Administration
   3. Confidentiality and Data Security
   4. Client Mental Capacity Issues
   5. Legal Ethics of Federal Court Appeals

Accreditation Details:

Anne C. Hartwig is senior counsel with Hawks Quindel S.C., where she has extensive administrative law experience, public benefits (Medicaid and Medicare) experience, and special education experience. She practices in the areas of colleges and universities, public schools, disability, domestic violence and neglect, ethics, mental health, and Social Security (disability, retirement, and survivors benefits). Ms. Hartwig also was managing attorney at LAW, Inc., where she practiced family law and healthcare law. She was a visiting professor at Temple Law School in Philadelphia, and taught healthcare regulation, finance and bioethics. Ms. Hartwig has done extensive research and writing in the area of bioethics and aggression. She is a member of the Ethics Committee at Meriter Hospital in Madison, and the Progressive Community Services, Inc. Board. Ms. Hartwig earned her B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, and her Ph.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Maeve Pirt Meyer is an attorney with Haskins Short & Brindley LLC, where she focuses her practice on Social Security disability law, probate law, guardianship law, trust administration, and special needs trusts. Ms. Pirt Meyer has a background in health insurance and science, and began her legal career by practicing personal injury law. She has previously presented on the intersection of probate and personal injury law. Ms. Pirt Meyer is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, State Bar of Wisconsin, and the Dane County Bar Association. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School.

Grayson Smith Cannon is an attorney with Gullett, Sanford, Robinson & Martin, PLLC, where her main areas of practice are Social Security and probate. She has previously lectured on Social Security disability matters for National Business Institute. Ms. Smith Cannon has also lectured on Social Security issues, wills and estates, and probate before the public and other attorneys. She is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, Lawyers Association for Women, and both the Tennessee and Nashville bar associations. Ms. Smith Cannon earned her B.A. degree from Rhodes College and her J.D. degree from Nashville School of Law.