# Ultimate Guide to CPP Disability Benefits - Need your Help **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [January 11, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807 "2019-01-11T18:22:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/1 "2019-01-11T18:22:10Z")
I am happy to say that I will soon be publishing what I believe will be the most comprehensive consumer-focused book on CPP disability benefits. I have been working on this for awhile and should have it to my editor next week. I am hoping it will be published by May 2019. The book will be published and for sale in bookstores, apple bookstore and amazon, but we plan to also publish the full text on our website so it will be available to everyone for free. Many of the topics I discuss in the book were taken from questions and threads in this forum. This forum has vastly exceeded my expectations in terms of community that has developed, including the support and quality information that is being shared. I will post links once the book is published and available. **But before I send the draft to the editor, I would like to know if you think I am missing any important topic.** Would you take a moment to **review the table of contents below and let me know if you think I have missed anything important.** I want this to be the most comprehensive book out there: Table of Contents 1.What are Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits? 2. Eligibility for CPP Disability Benefits 2.1Age Requirements 2.2Contribution Requirements 2.2.1CPP Credit Splitting 2.2.2Child Rearing Dropout Provision 2.2.2Pension Credits From Other Countries 3. Disability Onset Dates and Qualifying Periods 3.1Date of Onset of Disability 3.2Minimum Qualifying Period 3.3Late Application Provision 4. CPP Disability Benefits for Children 5. Applying for CPP Disability Benefits 5.1Before you Apply 5.1How to Apply for CPP Disability Benefits 5.1.1Step 1, Step 2, etc 6.The People Who Decide Your Claim 6.1Medical Adjudicators 6.2Tribunal Judges 7. How Your Claim is Decided 7.1 Step 1, Step 2, etc 8. Proving You Are Disabled 8.1 Lay Witness Evidence 8.2 Expert Evidence 8.3 Documents 8.4Timing of Evidence 8.5 Maintaining Your Credibility 9. How to Appeal a Denied Disability Claim 9.1Level 1 - How To Do Reconsideration Appeal 9.1.1Step 1, Step 2, etc 9.2 Level 2 - How To Appeal to the Social Security Tribunal (General Division) 9.2.1Step 1, Step 2, etc 9.3 Level 3 - How to Appeal to the Social Security Tribunal (Appeals Division) 9.3.1 Step 1, Step 2, etc 9.4Level 4 - How to Appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal 9.5Re-Filing and New Initial Application 9.5New Facts Applications 10. Summary Dismissals 11. Common Reasons for Denial 12. After You Are Approved 12.1 When Do Payments Start? 12.2How Much Are the Payments? 12.3Taxation of CPP Disability Benefits 12.4 Overpayment Issues (LTD and WCB) **NEW: 12.5 Impact of Other Income on CPP Payments (Caro’s Suggestion)** **NEW:12.6 CPP Disability and the Disability Tax Credit** 12.7 Returning to Work 12.8 Continuing Disability Review 12.9 Travel or Moving Out of Canada 13. Representation in CPP Disability Claims 13.1What is an Authorized Representative 13.2 Licensed and Unlicensed Authorized Representatives 13.3 Negligent Representation 13.4 Do You Need A Representative? I appreciate your input on this! David * * * **David Brannen** Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal The response posted above is based on the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with a lawyer, fully explain your situation, and allow the lawyer enough time to research the applicable law and facts required to give an adequate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full one-on-one discussion with a lawyer should be done before taking any any action. The information posted on this forum is available to the viewing public and is not intended to create a lawyer client relationship with any person. If you want one-on-one advice, please [click here](https://www.resolutelegal.ca/free-consultation/) to request a free consultation **or call toll free 1-877-282-5188 to speak with a member with our disability claim support team.** ---
**Author:** ![Aprilbrown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Aprilbrown](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Aprilbrown)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/2 "2019-01-11T20:04:25Z")
This will be an amazing resource for individuals like us. Bless you David. You have a heart of gold. I thank you and my family thanks you. It looks very comprehensive. The small amount of knowledge and what I have gone through this looks complete. ---
**Author:** ![jammer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df705f/32.png) [@jammer](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/jammer)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/3 "2019-01-12T05:39:58Z")
I hope you sell lots of books. 🙂 I’d buy it if I didn’t have cppd yet. > [@David\_Brannen](#): > > 2.2.1CPP Credit Slitting Splitting? ---
**Author:** ![Caro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Caro](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Caro)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2019, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/4 "2019-01-12T10:51:05Z")
Fantastic resource. One topic I would add is the deductibility (or rather non-deductability) of non-employment income you receive while on CPP-D, like withdrawals from RRSPs or TFSAs, passive rental income, or deemed employment income on exercise of employee stock options. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/5 "2019-01-12T14:17:58Z")
Yes a typo. should be splitting ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/6 "2019-01-12T14:18:50Z")
You are right! great suggestion. I will add that in. ---
**Author:** ![WinnipegFlatFee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e274bd/32.png) [@WinnipegFlatFee](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/WinnipegFlatFee)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/7 "2019-01-18T16:08:30Z")
I think a chapter on what people can and cannot do while on CPP-D, in terms of low part-time, contract or self-employment earnings, without disrupting their benefits if returning to work is not a viable option, would be useful. That may be covered under 12.7. The other area I think I have seen mentioned by one of the correspondents here was the matter of being a primary caregiver to someone else, and the injustice of that being used as an argument to deny or disqualify someone. It is a little like the DTC, that doesn’t even ask about how people manage caring for their children when determining the activities of daily living. So messed up from what it used to be. I really look forward to seeing this book, David!! I try to explain these steps and principles when I am working with someone, but for many people being able to read and consider something at their own pace will help them to understand why I am asking for the things I do in order to help them put together a strong application. – zj ---
**Author:** ![WinnipegFlatFee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e274bd/32.png) [@WinnipegFlatFee](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/WinnipegFlatFee)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/8 "2019-01-18T18:07:13Z")
Also, there is that bit in the application where they ask if someone is willing to go for vocational rehabilitation, or to work part-time, which are sort of trick questions as they will of course deny someone based on positive responses to either of these questions, though you would think that is the mindset they would want to be fostering. – zj ---
**Author:** ![smiley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@smiley](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/smiley)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/9 "2019-01-19T16:55:43Z")
Very well thought out. I think you will hit this out of the park David! ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/10 "2019-01-21T20:36:26Z")
Thanks for your feedback. I confirm there is a section talking about working while receiving CPPD, volunteer work and the supports CPPD will provide to those wanting to try to return to work full time. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/11 "2019-01-21T20:38:25Z")
Thanks, it is the book that never ends. Just when I think its done, I find more things to add. The introduction has turned out to be the hardest part to write! ---
**Author:** ![WinnipegFlatFee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e274bd/32.png) [@WinnipegFlatFee](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/WinnipegFlatFee)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/12 "2019-01-25T17:57:04Z")
I’ve not started writing several books (on unrelated but still expositional matters) for this exact reason… ---
**Author:** ![Deborah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Deborah](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Deborah)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/13 "2019-01-25T21:36:31Z")
Being prepared for the phone interview, I get all tongue tied so I wrote down some notes. Would be helpful if the book included what questions you anticipate the interviewer will ask. ---
**Author:** ![WinnipegFlatFee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e274bd/32.png) [@WinnipegFlatFee](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/WinnipegFlatFee)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/14 "2019-03-15T14:08:42Z")
Yes. Being confident enough to request a better time when they call. I think some people feel really on the spot, maybe do not understand the implications of the call or are afraid that if they set a boundary it will create suspicion about them, and do not have their documents in front of them to be able to provide contextualized and evidence-based answers. ---
**Author:** ![Caro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Caro](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Caro)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/15 "2019-07-07T23:18:50Z")
This is out! [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TY8WG7W/ref=sr\_1\_2?keywords=david+brannen&qid=1562541240&s=digital-text&sr=1-2](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TY8WG7W/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=david+brannen&qid=1562541240&s=digital-text&sr=1-2) I picked up a copy and am reading it now. FYI you can read kindle books on your computer using the Amazon’s Kindle Cloud reader too, if you don’t have a kindle. Interesting so far. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/16 "2019-07-08T14:14:41Z")
Wow, you are quick! It hasn’t been officially released yet and will be going on discount for a promotion period later this month (July 2019) so you can pick it up at a really reduced price. I am going to post in here once it goes on the discounted price for the promotion period. Also, you can go to our law firm homepage [https://www.resolutelegal.ca/](https://www.resolutelegal.ca/) and scroll down the page and there is a place you can sign up to be notified when the book goes on reduced price for the promotion period. I think it will be as low as $0.99 for the Kindle version for a limited time. Caro, you can contact me directly for a refund so you can get the promotion price as well. David * * * **David Brannen** Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal The response posted above is based on the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with a lawyer, fully explain your situation, and allow the lawyer enough time to research the applicable law and facts required to give an adequate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full one-on-one discussion with a lawyer should be done before taking any any action. The information posted on this forum is available to the viewing public and is not intended to create a lawyer client relationship with any person. If you want one-on-one advice, please [click here](https://www.resolutelegal.ca/free-consultation/) to request a free consultation **or call toll free 1-877-282-5188 to speak with a member with our disability claim support team.** ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/17 "2019-07-15T12:52:08Z")
I want to give everyone a heads up that this book is now available on Amazon.ca. It officially launched today and that Kindle version (e-Book) is on a special promotion for $0.99 until July 21, 2019. After that it goes back up to the regular price. Here is a [link to the book page on Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07TY8WG7W), which you can get it for $0.99. * * * **David Brannen** Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal The response posted above is based on the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with a lawyer, fully explain your situation, and allow the lawyer enough time to research the applicable law and facts required to give an adequate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full one-on-one discussion with a lawyer should be done before taking any any action. The information posted on this forum is available to the viewing public and is not intended to create a lawyer client relationship with any person. If you want one-on-one advice, please [click here](https://www.resolutelegal.ca/free-consultation/) to request a free consultation **or call toll free 1-877-282-5188 to speak with a member with our disability claim support team.** ---
**Author:** ![Steve1959](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19b73/32.png) [@Steve1959](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Steve1959)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/18 "2019-07-15T13:51:43Z")
Thanks David. Just purchased the Kindle version. I am in the process of writing my letter for the reconsideration phase of my CPPD application so this is very timely. Steve ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/19 "2019-07-15T15:02:46Z")
Excellent, you will want to read the chapter on Claim Decisions (p25) and Claim Denials and Appeals (p37). Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807/20 "2019-07-15T15:04:42Z")
I also wanted to give everyone a heads up, that I am also publishing workbooks that will go along with the Beginner’s Guide to CPP Disability. The first workbook focuses on “Applying for CPP Disability” and it focuses exclusively on the application process and goes line by line through the forms. That workbook is due out in November - December and will also be on Amazon.ca [Next page](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/ultimate-guide-to-cpp-disability-benefits-need-your-help/1807.md?page=2)