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Crafting Compelling Narratives of Disability Within the Strict Confines of Government Forms
Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) forms are the primary tools used in assessing the claimant's disability and limitations. Using dry government forms to create a compelling and holistic view of a claimant's daily life is an art that can be elevated with guidance from our experienced faculty. Discover how the forms are used in various types of impairment claims, what supporting documents are most helpful, and how to get medical professionals to complete them. Build your SSDI skills - register today!
- Clarify the role of the RFC forms in supporting SSDI claims.
- Review completed sample forms to save time and prevent mistakes.
- Discover what information to include in the mental RFCs.
- Learn how to request RFCs from medical providers to improve results.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Residual Functional Capacity Forms Overview
- Physical RFC (SSA-47347-BK) and Supplemental Documents
- Mental RFC (SSA-4734-74-SUP) and Supplemental Documents
- Crafting RFC Requests for Medical Professionals
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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3 Total | 10-24-2026 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
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3 Total | 10-24-2026 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
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3 Total | 10-24-2026 |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Residual Functional Capacity Forms Overview
- The Role of RFC Forms in the SSDI Claims Process
- Types of Forms and When They're Used
- Exertional and Nonexertional Capacity
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Physical RFC (SSA-47347-BK) and Supplemental Documents
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Mental RFC (SSA-4734-74-SUP) and Supplemental Documents
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Crafting RFC Requests for Medical Professionals
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course will allow attendees to effectively use RFC forms in the Social Security Disability process. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Christopher Gentry
is an attorney with The McMahan Law Firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he runs the firm's Social Security Disability Claims Center. He represents claimants in more than 300 Social Security hearings each year and has represented claimants in thousands of disability hearings all over Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Mr. Gentry has presented seminars for National Business Institute and has appeared on multiple television shows to provide information regarding Social Security issues. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimaint's Representatives, Tennessee Association for Justice, Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association, Chattanooga Bar Association and State Bar of Georgia. Mr. Gentry earned his B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee and his J.D. degree from Michigan State University College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Georgia.
Speaker bio
Melinda Brown
is an attorney at Melinda Brown Law, where she focuses her practice on Social Security, probate, trusts, wills, POAs, estate planning, conservatorships, and business formation. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and her J.D. degree from the Nashville School of Law. Ms. Brown is a member of the American Association for Justice and Tennessee Association for Justice, Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association (RCCBA), Barristers Lion's Club, National Organization for Social Security Claimant Representatives and Middle Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women. She is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle districts.
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