SSDI on the First Try: A Personal Guide to Approval

SSDI on the First Try: A Personal Guide to Approval (2025 Edition)
by Tarig Ibrahim

Getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) doesn't have to be a long, frustrating battle.

In this clear, compassionate guide, disability advocate Tarig Ibrahim walks you through every step of the SSDI process - from determining your eligibility to submitting a well-documented application and handling denials if they arise. Drawing from his own experience successfully securing SSDI benefits on the first try, Tarig shares practical insights, checklists, and real-world strategies that simplify the system and empower you to take control of your claim.

Whether you're applying for the first time or supporting a loved one, this book will help you:

• Understand what the Social Security Administration is really looking for

• Gather the right evidence and avoid common mistakes

• Navigate each step of the application and appeal process

• Build a compelling case that gets attention

• Save time, reduce stress, and increase your chances of approval

Straightforward, supportive, and grounded in lived experience, SSDI on the First Try is the guidebook every applicant deserves.