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

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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.

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

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

"This is much more than a how-to or do-it-yourself book. It is a plain English road map through the thicket of the entire disability process. It is so well written, accurate, and thorough, attorneys and judges will use it as an important desk reference. All organizations, agencies, and individuals involved in the disability benefits decision process, take note: This book now levels the playing field for the newly disabled." - Thomas P. Dovidio, Esquire

I encourage anyone whose career was cut short by either a mental or physical disability to purchase and read this book. You need to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible. It has a lot of valuable info. regarding SSDI and both private and group LTD insurance. Staying approved is not quite as easy as getting approved so you need to purchase this book if you have a disabling injury or illness that is expected to last until normal SSA retirement age. Again, I highly recommend this book. Knowledge is always power.

A disabled person suffers from an information asymmetry when dealing with the insurance company the doctor and Social Security when on claim. The people they deal with know all about disability and they know nothing. This book teaches much of what you need to know. Tells you what files to keep, what clauses mean and how to minimize problems when dealing with your disability.

I reluctantly purchased this book at the suggestion of a disability claims examiner on a web forum. The last thing in the world I wanted to do after becoming disabled was to read a book about it. However I am very glad that I did just that. The book is written by a woman who herself became disabled and discovered the hard way - as most do - just how much of your privacy and rights you give up when you are disabled and submit a related insurance claim. No one is there to stand up for you when you need it the most. Quite the contrary; almost every organization that is involved in your disability claim seems to have rejecting your claim at the top of their list. This book explains in great detail just what steps you need to take, along with the documentation you must gather, and how to best protect your own interests if and when you become disabled. This book jump-started me out of what was most likely a depression-induced inertia and got me working to protect my own best interests. Because no one else will, believe me!

Persistence Is Power: A Real-World Guide For The Newly Disabled Employee by the team of technology specialist, manager, consultant and teacher Jeanne Lazo and technical writer, editor, and tranier Carol J. Amato is a no-nonsense, comprehensive manual packed with practical information. Covering topics from how to prepare an effective claim for social security, disability insurance, or workers' comp; avoid common traps; protect one's privacy; deal with common medical, legal and financial matters; and much more, Persistence Is Power! combines its advice with useful checklists and step-by-step walkthroughs. Highly recommended for any worker dealing with the fallout of a debilitating injury.