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This table of contents details what is in the book Win Your Disability Benefits Now. Note that each chapter and topic is dedicated to the disability application. It’s all you need to know to file your Social Security Disability benefits.

Chapter 1 – The Essentials of Winning
Determination: The First Step ▪ What It Takes to Win ▪ Review of the Application ▪ A Perspective on the Social Security Administration ▪ Getting a Head Start ▪ Mistakes to Avoid ▪ Other Considerations Influencing Claim Determination ▪ Conclusion

Chapter 2 – Success Lies in the Answer
Section 1-Information About The Disabled Person ▪ Importance of Section 2 ▪ Defining and Listing Illnesses, Injuries, Conditions ▪ Nine Ways to Increase the List of Illnesses and Conditions ▪ Building Power Answers ▪ Writing the Answer to Question B ▪ Questions C through G and I ▪ Adaptations to the Work Environment ▪ Question J–Why did you stop working? ▪ Conclusion

Chapter 3 – Building Your Vocational Profile
The Medical-Vocational Profile ▪ Section 3 Questions ▪ Supplemental Forms and Documents ▪ Sections 7 and 8 ▪ Conclusion

Chapter 4 – Medical Evidence – The Determining Factor
Section 4 - Information About Your Medical Records ▪ Medical Release ▪ Section 5 - Medications ▪ Section 6 - Tests ▪ Conclusion

Chapter 5 - …More Medical Evidence
The Cornerstones-Physicians’ Reports ▪ Your Responsibility for Medical Reports and Letters ▪ Consult Letters ▪ Consultative Exams ▪ Reporting Therapy Treatments ▪ Questionnaires and Scales ▪ Medical History ▪ Conclusion

Chapter 6 – It’s Your Turn
Signature ▪ Affidavits ▪ Personal Testimony ▪ Daily Activity Descriptions ▪ Personal Testimony ▪ Diary ▪ Resources Articles or Documents ▪ Medical Releases ▪ Required Documents ▪ Conclusion

Chapter 7 – Putting It All Together
Logical Presentation ▪ Organizational Formats ▪ Attachments and Documents ▪ Conclusion

Worksheets

Worksheet 1- Illnesses, Conditions and Injuries
Worksheet 2 - Structuring Power Statements

Appendices

         Appendix A: Sample Application
         Appendix B: Pain Words
         Appendix C:   Emotion Words
         Appendix D: For Medical Resources
         Appendix E:   Links
         Appendix F:   Final Checklist
         Appendix G: Social Security Forms Summary
         Appendix H: Blank Social Security Form
         Appendix I:    Mental Residual Function Report
         Appendix J:    Physical Residual Function Report

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