Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it - an insider overview on the inner workings of the Social Security Administration with an in-depth view on applying for Disability benefits, why you might not succeed, and how to make the process easier on yourself. Now available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook!
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Short bio: Author Spencer Bishins spent over 7 years drafting disability decisions for the Social Security Administration and almost 4 years at the SSA Appeals Council. This book offers an honest, probing look at the current state of disability benefits, and offers suggestions on how to make the application and appeals process as simple as possible.
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Read Disability News Wire's book review of Social Security Disability Revealed
Read the Washington Post article on issues with SSA judges and remands
Read the Buffalo News article on dismal SSD timelines
Author interviews:
Almost Retired in Mexico (YouTube)
Coffee Time Again (August 18, 2022)
Cryin' and Tryin': The Comprehensive Guide
Motherhood Unfiltered: It's Going to be Okay
Searching for Political Identity
Social Security Disability Podcast (part 1)
Social Security Disability Podcast (part 2)
Social Security Disability Podcast (part 3)
Sparkles for Better Mental Health
Articles written by author Spencer Bishins:
What Applying for SSDI Looks Like and How It Hurts Chronically Ill People
(Spoonie Press)
Articles written by editor Allison Bishins:
What I Wish People Knew about Disability Benefits: And why the whole system is f*cked
"One" Thing You Need to Know about Federal Disability Benefits
Full description of the book