This pack is very cumbersome to get into. And I found the inside of it to be too small and divided up while the outside seems large. It is well constructed however, just didn't work for my needs.

From the perspective of a disability claims examiner, Mike Davis effectively articulates the importance of the completeness of the application and also the communication with doctors and the claims examiner. Volumes of documentation are critical, and Mr. Davis helps claimants through this process. Mr. Davis returned my emails promptly and provided a great deal of support. I would highly recommend this book to anyone filing for SSI or SS Disability Insurance.

The description of this book given by Amazon is misleading. The book is described as being 148 pages, but don't expect nearly that volume of material. Chapter 1 begins on page 17 and the last chapter ends on page 93. That means there are about 76 actual pages.The catch is, those 76 pages are printed in huge typeface that reminds me of a large print edition for the visually challenged. If this book were printed in a standard font, I suspect there would be 50 pages of usable material at best. About 20 pages of the book are nothing more than the same form (of very dubious value) duplicated over and over again. Like a college freshman writing his first research paper, the publisher has pulled all the stops to make this book appear more substantial than it is.Those seeking a real book on the topic will likely be disappointed here, as I was.

I was surprised this book was published in 2000. I felt it was useful but probably outdated? Matbe not, but I know things change and get updated when dealing with government agencies.

The author has a great deal of experience with Social Security and tells you about the system for most of the book. There are less than 10 pages that actually deal with the application and in no way could it be considered a step-by-step guide to filling out an application for SSDI.

This book is simple and does not bring any insight to the process - anything beyond common sense is missing. Keep copies of all paperwork, keep track of your letters, seek cooperation from your doctor and call once in a while (but not harrass) the claim adjuster. Well, but of course.