LEI 225 - Social Security Disability Law

3 Credit(s)

Elective course for the bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.
An examination of Social Security Disability Law beginning with the initial claimant interview, case evaluation, initial determination of the state disability determination service and reconsideration levels. Concentration is on the administrative law judge hearing, representation of claimants at the hearing level, and preparation for the hearing with a focus on medical impairments, work activity, and listings. Emphasis is also placed on the appeals process from initial determination, post-hearing appeals council, and district court. This is a non-legal specialty course.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Law and Legal Research I.