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Do you know your way around ERE - SSA's version of electronic filing for cases with an electronic folder?

8:30 - 9:30 Introduction to Using Electronic Records Express
Susan L. Brown, Electronic Disability "eDIB" Project Coordinator, SSA; Kathy Connolly, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, West Des Moines
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Before the end of this fiscal year, representatives may be able to access claimant's files online. Will you be ready to find what you need to win your case?

9:30-10:15 Accessing Claimant's Files Online
Susan L. Brown, Kathy Connolly

10:15-10:30 Break
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Learn how to use Adobe Acrobat 's powerful features including text highlighting and markups, creating comments, bookmarking and searching electronic files.

10:30- 11:15 Reviewing the Electronic File
Ed Detlie, Ottumwa, and Paul Silich, Epworth

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The FIT program is an easy way to help the client by decreasing the time it takes to get a written decision. It also helps the attorney be better prepared for the hearing.

11:15 - 12:00 Using Findings Integrated Templates (FIT) for Proposed Decisions
Ed Detlie & Paul Silich

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Find out how to draft stronger proposed decisions from the Chief ALJ.

12:00 - 12:30 Feedback on FIT Proposed Decisions
Judge Busick, West Des Moines

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