Social Security recognizes that individuals who are 50 years old or older, and who have a limited education and limited work skills will have a more difficult time entering into the workforce. The "grid rules" (officially called the medical-vocational guidelines) provide a structure whereby judges can find a claimant disabled even if that claimant can still do certain kinds of work.
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I have a good friend who works as a sales trainer. He teaches his students that "attitude is everything." In a sales context, if you exude confidence and believeability, you have much better chance at making a sale. Conversely, if you give off a "vibe" of defeatism and lack of confidence, your customers will sense your desperation and you will not be successful in sales.
More on Attitude is Everything – Are You a "Reluctant Claimant?"
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Show Notes:
1. understand the main issue in your case – reduce it to one or two sentences
Example: In 2004 I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I continued to work until August of 2006 when I finally resigned because the symptoms and complications of my disease increased to the point where I could no longer get through a workday or a work week. Specifically, by August of 2006 I was no longer able to walk without a walker, my fatigue had increased to the point where I needed to lie down for 2 hours during the middle of the day.
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Jonathan Ginsberg
