by Ellen Moseley | Jul 22, 2021 | COVID-19, SSI
A COVID-19-related benefit designed to lend support to Americans during an economic crisis has come at a cost to some Social Security benefit recipients. Earlier this year, the Social Security Administration began suspending disability payments for some recipients of... by Joyce & Bary Law | Jul 7, 2021 | COVID-19, Disability, Social Security Disability
Most people who develop COVID-19 have mild symptoms which resolve in a few days at home. They may continue to feel under the weather for a couple of weeks, but eventually, they feel as well as they did before the illness and are able to return to work at their... by Joyce & Bary Law | Feb 17, 2021 | Disability, Joyce & Bary Law, Social Security Disability
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all Americans — especially those who are disabled or elderly. Apart from being more vulnerable to the virus, those whose income fall below certain limits also face difficulties in applying for Supplemental Security... by Joyce & Bary Law | Oct 14, 2020 | Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration announced this week that beneficiaries will see a 1.3 percent increase in benefits because of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021. If you are receiving benefits, you should get a notice in December that details your new... by Joyce & Bary Law | May 29, 2020 | Disability, Social Security Disability
If you need Social Security Disability benefits, you are likely in no condition to take on the Social Security Disability process, which is overwhelming at the best of times. While there is no requirement to hire a disability attorney, it is almost certainly in your... by Joyce & Bary Law | May 15, 2020 | Social Security Disability
You applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, and now you have learned that your claim was denied. You know you want to appeal this decision, but do you need an attorney for a Social Security Disability appeal? Just as you are not mandated to have an... by Joyce & Bary Law | May 1, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Receiving the news that your health and medical condition will keep you from being able to work in the future can be devastating. You might already be having physical pain, unable to care for yourself, and wondering how you will pay your medical bills. Now an... by Joyce & Bary Law | Apr 23, 2020 | Joyce & Bary Law, Social Security Disability
We’ve heard lots of questions about how Social Security Disability claims are proceeding, given the closing of businesses and some government agencies as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve addressed the most common questions here and in the video... by Joyce & Bary Law | Apr 17, 2020 | Social Security Disability
As with any legal or government matter, you do not have to have the representation of a Social Security Disability attorney to file a disability claim. You are certainly welcome to represent yourself, fill out the application on your own, and go to the hearing without... by Joyce & Bary Law | Apr 3, 2020 | 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...
