Persistence is Power! A Real-World Guide for the Newly Disabled Employee [Paperback]

Jeanne Lazo (Author), Carol J. Amato (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

Newly disabled? Yes. Powerless? Not anymore!

Persistence is Power! is a complete, nationwide disability resource to help you through the entire disability process. Packed with step-by-step-instructions, checklists, forms, examples, answers to FAQs, Internet sites and other resources, this book is a must-read for newly disabled employees, their caregivers, and anyone who works for organizations that serve them.

Persistence is Power! provides information about all three of the major disability benefit plans—Social Security, Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation—as well as other benefits. Written in simple language, with headings and key words in blue, readers can quickly locate and easily understand the information they need.

Learn how to develop your own coping strategy; decide if long-term disability is right for you; determine eligibility for disability benefits; gather evidence and prepare a winning claim; manage paperwork; deal with financial, medical, legal, and privacy issues; and avoid common disability traps. Armed with real-world facts, you’ll be back in the driver’s seat, making informed decisions that affect you and your family/loved ones.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A no-nonsense, comprehensive manual packed with practical information.... Highly recommended for workers dealing with the fallout of a debilitating injury. -- Midwest Book Review, August 4, 2004

About the Author

Co-authors Jeanne Lazo and Carol J. Amato bring over 25 years each of research, technical, and business writing experience to Persistence is Power! Both have master’s degrees. Carol J. Amato, a professional writer, has authored 17 books. Jeanne Lazo was employed as a technologist, manager, consultant, and trainer by Fortune 500 companies for more than 23 years, when her career was interrupted by a disability. She experienced first-hand the difficulties in dealing with Social Security and employer-sponsored disability insurance. Her own case has been appealed as high as the U. S. Federal Court, and in the process, she gained a wealth of insider knowledge.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Stargazer Pub Co (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971375607
• ISBN-13: 978-0971375604
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,483,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars POWERFUL GUIDELINES, February 23, 2005

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Beep Carlson (Denver CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Persistence is Power! A Real-World Guide for the Newly Disabled Employee (Paperback)

Having been employed for 30 years by the same aerospace firm, I have personally found that employee benefits has been out-sourced which leaves very little information & assistance to those in need. Sometimes the idea of filing a lawsuit doesn't help TODAY's needs. I have read Jeanne's book and wish I had known many of those resources and how to go about getting results. I surely would not have had to go down so many dead-end streets. I highly recommend this informative book to anyone who needs to know what, how, and where to go in getting the medical assistance that just seems to be no longer there.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Patient Resource, March 6, 2005

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Julie A. Muche - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Persistence is Power! A Real-World Guide for the Newly Disabled Employee (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for my patients that have become disabled from a medical condition. It is a useful tool as 'Persistence is Power' prepares patients to organize medical visits, workplace modifcations, restrictions, and daily life with actual worksheets and guideposts (websites and other resources), so that they can learn how to manage their new role in life.
I find that most patients who have not had a previous work-related injury do not know what to expect or know who to contact when they have different medical, finacncial, or work-related issues. This book allows a peek into those expectations and gives guidance for newly injured workers.
An easy read, and a useful one.

Julie A. Muche', MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabiliation Physician

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Need Help with SSD and/or WC? This is YOUR Book!, February 21, 2005

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RSD Keith (Harrison Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Persistence is Power! A Real-World Guide for the Newly Disabled Employee (Paperback)

If you buy only one book this year it must be "Persistence is Power"!

For anyone battling to win a Social Security Disability or Worker's Compensation claim, this is your bible.

Dealing with everything from the psychological and financial impact of a disabling injury to the ins and outs of the myriad of paperwork associated with it, this guide is packed with everything you need and more.

Jeanne, one of the author's, developed RSD and felt a real need to then develop this book to help others not only deal with chronic pain and the problems that accompany it, but also help them get Social Security Disability and/or Worker's Compensation.

Included in the book are all the forms needed to file a claim, Dr forms, worksheets, and much, much more. It is an amazing collection of information.

It is obvious this was written by someone who has walked this path and encountered the obstacles they so deftly guide you around. Do your mind, body, AND wallet a favor and buy this book today!

Keith Orsini, Executive Director, American RSDHope
www.RSDHope.org