Irina Rodney

Regional Hearing Team Lead

• Oversee 89 aged ALJ hearing claims (including 64 actively scheduled hearings), managing the full appeals lifecycle from medical evidence coordination through post-decision award notice processing.
• Lead firm-wide case manager training and onboarding programs that significantly reduce ramp-up time and sustain high performance in a high-turnover environment.
• Ensure firm-wide compliance with SSA regulations, deadlines, due process requirements, and documentation standards across all active caseloads.
• Manage high-volume caseloads of 100–150+ SSDI/SSI hearings per month while maintaining quality benchmarks and regional operational excellence.
• Serve as primary operational liaison between attorneys, medical providers, and clients to ensure case integrity and readiness across the regional office.

Hearing Case Manager

• Managed full lifecycle of 465+ SSDI/SSI claims and appeals, coordinating medical records, preparing claimants for ALJ hearings, and processing award notices.
• Contributed to 200+ Hearing Decided – WIN outcomes and 27 partial wins through meticulous evidence gathering and case advocacy.
• Generated 15 Collect Fees cases and maintained active pipelines across appeals, scheduled hearings, and ready-to-schedule statuses.

Pre-Hearing Case Manager

• Built and organized case files and medical evidence for high-volume SSDI/SSI claims to prepare them for submission and processing by the Social Security Administration.
• Maintained accurate and complete documentation across a high-volume caseload, supporting efficient intake and claims processing workflows.

CALDR Disability Advocate

• Filed and managed SSDI/SSI applications and appeals, drafting position statements and representing clients throughout the administrative process.
• Represented clients in state fair hearings for IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services) and Medi-Cal/Medicaid, successfully filing appeals, preparing position statements, and advocating at administrative hearings.
• Conducted legal research and compliance reviews; coordinated with medical providers to strengthen claims and improve approval rates.

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Administration