Comments on: Book Review: Nolo’s Guide to Social Security Disability:Getting and Keeping Your Benefits, 2nd Edition

By: Amy Hyatte

Amy Hyatte — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:33:26 +0000

Hi, just wanted to say that I am 33 and have applied for SSDI and was denied at first and am now in the process of appeals. I do have an attorney who is working through all the paperwork. I don’t think I could have done it myself I just don’t have the focus or energy. I would be interested to know what others think of the book, it sounds very informative.

By: Daniel Beegan

Daniel Beegan — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:59:07 +0000

The book sounds excellent, but does not take the place of a good lawyer.
Especially if one is applying on the basis of FMS or ME, an attorney is a God-send.
Remember, fees are limited to 25 percent of “back pay” and then only if one wins, so legal help is not too expensive.