Nolos Guide To Social Security Disability

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability covers the criteria for getting disability benefits for back problems, heart and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases, mental issues like depression and anxiety, and 200 other medical conditions. Learn how to match the medical details of your disability to Social Security regulations to make sure you have the right evidence to qualify for the benefits you're due when you apply. This guide is written by a former Chief Medical Consultant for the Social Security Administration whose expert deciphering of the medical portions of SSA regulations will help you understand how you can get benefits. If you’ve been denied benefits already, this book will tell you how to find out why and what steps to take to prove that you should get benefits on appeal. This edition is completely updated with the latest rules and information (including changes to the musculoskeletal listings) plus updated figures for 2022.

A complete guide to Social Security disability benefits—everything you need to know, from qualifying and applying for your benefits to appealing the denial of a claim. Written by a former Social Security Administrative & doctor, this book provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at how, the SSA decides who is disabled and deserves benefits.

A complete guide to Social Security disability benefits-- everything you need to know, from qualifying and applying for your benefits to appealing the denial of a claim. Written by a former Social Security doctor, this book provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at how SSA decides who is disabled and deserves benefits.

Social Security disability is an enormous program, with hundreds of thousands of people participating each year. Consequently, it's easy for both participants and first-time applicants to get lost in the system's bureaucracy.Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is an essential book for anyone dealing with a long-term or permanent disability. Written both for first-time applicants and those who already receive Social Security disability, Dr. David Morton's book demystifies the program in plain English, thoroughly explaining:* what Social Security disability is* what benefits are available to disabled children* how to prove a disability* how age, education and work experience affect benefits* whether or not one can work while receiving benefits* how to appeal a denial of benefits* how to respond to a Continuing Disability Review* and much more

A complete guide to Social Security disability benefits--everything you need to know, from qualifying and applying for your benefits to appealing the denial of a claim. Written by a former Social Security doctor, this book provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at how the Social Security Administration decides who is disabled and deserves benefits.

Covers retirement, disability, survivor and health care benefits.

Social Security Disability can be an intimidating road for anyone to go down. It's confusing with somehow too much and too little information at a time when you feel your worst. Let a professional walk you through the process and answer all your questions in a friendly, easy-to-use guide to Social Security Disability benefits. Now with updated information for 2016! Inside you'll find: -How to apply? -What to apply for? -Who is eligible? -When to apply? -What to include? -Talking to your doctor -When to get a lawyer? -How long will it take? -How to appeal? -How much will I get? Let Amy Foster walk you through a complicated and scary process in a fun and accessible way. With updated information for 2016, you will have the most up to date guide to Social Security benefits!

Millions of Americans have disabilities. Two Social Security programs known as SSDI and SSI can help cover the loss of income that occurs due to disability. Whether you or a family member became disabled following an accident or medical emergency, or were born with a severe medical condition, this quick guide can explain eligibility, application steps, return-to-work programs, and how to deal with documentation, appeals, and other bureaucratic processes. Author Emily Pogue, who has helped thousands of clients navigate Social Security benefits, uses plain English explanations and easy-to-grasp examples to help readers understand how the system works and how to apply for and maintain Social Security disability benefits.