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.

This publication informs advocates & others in interested agencies & organizations about supplemental security income (SSI) eligibility requirements & processes. It will assist you in helping people apply for, establish eligibility for, & continue to receive SSI benefits for as long as they remain eligible. This publication can also be used as a training manual & as a reference tool. Discusses those who are blind or disabled, living arrangements, overpayments, the appeals process, application process, eligibility requirements, SSI resources, documents you will need when you apply, work incentives, & much more.

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

The authors' intention in writing this book - the first volume in a new series - is to help you and your family keep your Social Security Disability Benefits. Many of you have used legal help in the past when you were trying to get your benefits, but with Continuing Disability Reviews, it's difficult to find an attorney. Jerrold Zivic (along with his son Aaron) put their 30+ years of knowledge to use helping you keep your Social Security Disability Benefits. PRAISE FOR JERROLD ZIVIC AND HIS WORK: Working with Mr. Zivic over the past 25 yrs has proven to be very rewarding. In my position as a claim representative, one of my responsibilities is to refer disabled employees to a fair and responsive SSD representative. Mr. Zivic proved time and time again his extensive knowledge in the field of SSD. My disabled employees always found him eager to do his very best representation so they would obtain the very best results. Thank-you Mr. Zivic for always giving 110% to your clients! --- Betty A - LTD Benefit Specialist I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that Mr. Zivic was a superb attorney. He was most helpful, sympathetic and sincere person anyone in my position could have hoped for to represent me. It was indeed a very nerve racking, emotional and trying time. He was simply brilliant n his ability to calm my nerve and fears to handle this case in a most professional manner. To put it simply - he's the greatest. --- Peter R I would just like to say thank you! So very much for all of your time and effort, that you gave me. Also for all of your diligence and patience. Once again I thank you for all of your courtesy I love you guys a lot and will always remember you. Mr. Zivic thank you! G-d bless you always! --- Patricia H