by Joyce & Bary Law | Jun 28, 2023 | Social Security Disability
You might be considering hiring Social Security Disability lawyers if you are going to file a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim. What holds many claimants back from seeking the legal help that they need is the fear that it will cost them a lot of money. If you... 
by Joyce & Bary Law | Jun 1, 2023 | Disability, Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability cases that involve clients who use illegal drugs or alcohol are some of the most complicated and challenging to prepare. Until 1996, the Social Security Administration (SSA) approved disability benefits for applicants who met the legal... 
by Joyce & Bary Law | May 10, 2023 | Disability, Joyce & Bary Law, Social Security Disability
Joyce & Bary Law has received national recognition for its work in Social Security disability law. The firm was named among the Disability Awards National Top 250 by Social Security Disability Leadership, which publishes an annual list of the top Social Security... 
by Joyce & Bary Law | Apr 26, 2023 | Disability, Social Security Disability, Veterans
Veterans who have been awarded service-connected disability insurance from the Department of Veterans Affairs may also be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. You may even be eligible for expedited claims processing, although this still takes a... 
by Joyce & Bary Law | Apr 13, 2023 | Disability, Social Security Disability, Work History
Applying for Social Security Disability is a long journey. Initial decisions can take months. Add to that the administrative appeals process, and some applicants can be looking at a year or even more to get a final decision. That’s a long time to be without income —... by Joyce & Bary Law | Mar 14, 2023 | Appeals, Disability, Social Security Disability
If you’ve read any of our other posts or follow us on social media, you probably know that approximately two-thirds of Social Security Disability applications are denied. No wonder we spend so much time talking about appeals. Our clients always have questions about... by Joyce & Bary Law | Mar 8, 2023 | Disability, Medical Evidence, Social Security Disability
Medical evidence is the foundation of a successful disability case, and many disability claimants believe their medical record will speak for itself. After all, if you’ve been dealing with a condition that prevents you from working, you’ve likely seen multiple... 
by Joyce & Bary Law | Feb 15, 2023 | Disability, Social Security Disability
We can’t say this enough: The Social Security Disability claims process is complicated, and even minor mistakes and oversights can cause an application to be denied. That’s why we always suggest finding representation as early as possible in the process, or at least... 
by Joyce & Bary Law | Oct 13, 2022 | COLA Increase
Social Security recipients will see an 8.7% increase in their benefits beginning January 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. “The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the... 
by Joyce & Bary Law | Oct 12, 2022 | COLA Increase
With the US inflation rate reaching its highest point in more than 40 years, Americans who receive Social Security benefits, including SSD, are on pace to receive a cost-of-living-adjustment of nearly 9 percent. What does that mean for you if you are already receiving...
