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Fall 2025 Pro Bono Public Benefits Training: Cross Examination of the Vocational Expert in Social Security ALJ Disability Hearings- Essential Concepts
The vocational expert has a significant role regarding a claim for disability benefits during a Social Security Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. The testimony of the vocational expert (or VE) can greatly influence the outcome of the disability claim. But who is the VE, what is the VE’s role, and how do you as claimant’s representative cross examine the VE to maximize your client’s chances of winning?
This training will cover essential concepts and strategies to help you prepare and execute an effective cross examination of the VE including:
The Role and Responsibilities of the Vocational Expert in an ALJ Hearing
Introduction to Vocational Terms and Concepts
Preparing for the Vocational Expert
The Hypotheticals
Challenging the VE’s Testimony
Strategies for Narrowing / Eliminating Any Suitable Work for your Client
Post Hearing Strategies
Practice Tips for VEs
PLEASE NOTE: Attorney participants are urged to take an SSI/SSDI overpayment case within three months of the training.
To register, click “Add to Cart.” At checkout, if you do not already have a DC Bar login account, please create a free profile by clicking “Create an Account." Once you create your account, you will need to return to this event page (https://dcbar.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b9244dac-5893-40e4-ad73-95c1b8eddefe) to complete registration.
**Registrants will receive the login link for the course via email about one day before the first session.** Refund Policy: Please note that we are unable to provide refunds. If you have registered for a training with the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center and are unable to attend, we do permit someone else from your organization to attend the training in your place with twenty-four hours of prior notice. Registration fees cannot be applied to future trainings.
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