Why did I write this book? When I first became sick with an undiagnosed illness, I thought it would be a short-term issue that I could handle. But, as time went on and I got sicker and sicker, I began to feel like my whole world had ended and that I would never be healthy again. It took a while before I actually accepted that I had become disabled. Disability is a hard word to own. One of the hardest things I had to do was to accept that I was indeed disabled and that I could no longer work. To have to give up a job that I loved wasn't easy. Once I came to the conclusion that I needed financial help, it was up to my advocates, my parents, to help me through the bureaucratic process. I just did not have the energy and the mental ability to sift through all the paperwork and deal with the system. It took the support of my advocates and of my entire immediate family for me to survive both emotionally and physically. Dealing with the medical community was in itself a nightmare that I could not effectively handle. There were countless misdiagnosis, dangerous side effects to medications, endless appointments to keep and reams of paperwork to compile. At that point, we were all blind to the system. We did not know where to turn for help, how to file for Social Security Disability Benefits, how to effectively answer the questions on the application, or what information to send to the caseworker handling the case. We didn't even know that the final determination on my claim would be done, not by the caseworker we were dealing with, but that the application would be forwarded to another office! We had no idea that we could ask questions of our caseworker at the Social Security offices and actually be able to contact that second office to find out the status of my claim. But, little by little, step-by-step, my parents persevered and were able to walk through the entire process and win disability on my behalf in less than 6 months after I applied. So, I happen to know how difficult it can be to apply for disability benefits, especially if you don't have advocates who can help you do the work. I know that other people will need help and that by publishing this book, I would be able to help someone else win disability benefits even if their condition is not listed in the acceptable list of conditions provided by Social Security. My condition was not listed and yet I was able to win disability benefits in less than 6 months! Why? Because we developed a system to document all aspects of my illness: proof of my disorder, support letters from doctors, friends, relatives and co-workers, answering the application questions in a consistent and clear way, communicating effectively with the caseworkers and presenting comprehensive supporting information to validate my claim. We realized that we had come up with a system that we could share with others. With my Guide, you will cut through the bureaucracy, you won't have to worry about how to fill out your application, know how to deal with your caseworker, what information to include with your application, and which information to compile and forward to Social Security in advance to expedite the process. I hope that my Guide will be helpful to you in your journey with Social Security, and that you will be awarded Social Security Disability Benefits on your first try as I did! Sincerely,

With my Practical Guide to Social Security Disability Benefits I will:

• guide you through the process step-by-step with the goal of getting your disability benefits the first time you apply.

• give you exactly what evidence Social Security Administration caseworkers look for.

• clearly outline the roles of all people involved in the process: you, your caseworkers, your doctors and even your advocates, family, friends and co-workers.

• show you how to keep accurate records for immediate and future reference.

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"Dear Michelle, I just wanted to thank you for your fine book. I bought another for a lot more money and it wasn't as good as yours!! Nowhere near the same amount of actual how-to. And I needed that stuff you added in your book to grasp all that SSD wanted. I started out VERY confused. You could charge double, triple and it would still be worth it! I followed your format almost exactly and divided everything up so it would be easier for them to follow. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your book!!" Art Surges Minooka, IL

"Dear Michelle, Thanks, really... If it weren't for your guide, I would not have been able to do this. The reasons why I gave up in the middle of the application back in 2005 were in your guide and validated what I was going through! Reading it really helped me pull everything together before I got the actual application. Your guide also put into words how my disability affects my life and how to appropriately translate that into my SSDI application as well as making it clear how important it is to not feel bad or gloss over how bad my disability is. My husband, Mike, read your guide before I did because it was a daunting task for me and I didn't want to miss anything or misunderstand anything. When he read it, Mike was able to help me, and understood why he needed to help me; I think that made all the difference in the world! Before, he just kept saying, "You need to get this done... Have you worked on the application at all today?... It isn't that hard, just answer the questions." You really hit on everything in this guide. It also makes me feel a little better about myself because now, I am contributing to our home, financially. My husband and I followed your guide completely. You really helped me with getting the benefits I deserve. I submitted my application at the end of July, saw two SSDI "specialists" and was finally approved. I want to tell you that I got my first check last week!!!!! Your guide is worth way more than you charge. Thank you so very much. Thanks again and take care " Cynthia Wohlschlaeger Connecticut

"Dear Michelle, thank you so much for the help that you sent to me. I won my case! I still do not feel that it is true yet. But I wanted to let you know to keep helping people. You just do not realize how intense some of these judges are and they are not nice either. Not that I expect them to be, but the least they can do is treat you like a human being. Once again thank you. " Arleen McCaulou Idaho

"Hi Michelle! I purchased your book back in early February before we applied for disability for my husband. What a great tool! I can't thank you enough - we got our disability on the first try!!!!!! I am certain that your book was instrumental in helping us to organize and present all our evidence in the best possible light. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND GOD BLESS!!!" Denise Cervi Ohio

"Michelle -I just wanted to write to you to thank you for your help and your book. I purchased it about 6 months ago, and used it to apply for disability for my daughter Lindsey who has been struggling with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia. On Friday we received notice that she had been approved. First time - 6 months. I give God the glory because this is nothing short of a miracle, but also wanted to let you know that you played a part in this as well. God Bless you and all that you do to help everyone involved with this disease. Happy New Year to you!" Holly Fanella North Carolina

"Thank you Michelle for all of your info. I found out last week that I won my disability....I'm on cloud nine!" Dixie Kellogg, IA

"Michelle Toole’s book on how to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits is a must have for anyone who needs to obtain these benefits, or for anyone who wants to help a loved one or friend obtain these benefits. I plan on recommending this book to all of my clients who have a disability or who know someone who has a disability." Kirstin Gulling, Esq. Attorney at law

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