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📚 Introduction

The Federal Court SOP outlines the process for representing Social Security Disability (SSD) claimants in U.S. District Court after the Appeals Council denies review. It ensures timely filing, accurate preparation of court documents, consistent client communication, and proper CMS task management from initial filing through post-decision actions.

🎥 Training Resources

Note: This section is intentionally left open for firm‑specific video training. The procedures outlined in this SOP require customization based on your firm’s internal processes, technological tools, staff roles, and district‑specific rules.

We recommend creating or inserting videos for these key actions:

• How to prepare and file the complaint in federal court
• How to organize the transcript in preparation for brief writing
• How to write and upload a motion‑for‑judgment brief
• How to monitor the federal court docket and calendar deadlines
• How to manage EAJA and 406(b) fee petitions
• How to close or transition cases after decision (remand, favorable, denial)

Once recorded, your firm can link or reference internal training videos in this section of your own SOP system.