What Does a Disability Attorney Do?
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 best interest to do so. Social Security Disability attorneys have…
Read MoreHow to Apply for SSI Benefits While Social Security Field Offices are Closed
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 Income (SSI) benefits. Typically, SSI applicants visit Social Security field offices to apply for…
Read MoreCan COVID-19 Long-Haulers Apply for Disability Benefits?
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 pre-COVID capacity. But other COVID…
Read MoreShould I Hire a Non-Attorney Representative to Handle my Social Security Disability case?
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 scheduling a free consultation with a disability attorney who offers one (like…
Read MoreHow Can Medical Evidence Help — or Hurt — My Social Security Disability Claim?
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 providers and had dozens of tests. You’ve probably taken different medications, and maybe you’ve had…
Read MoreMy Social Security Disability claim was denied. Now what?
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 the appeals process, what happens at each step, and where the opportunity…
Read MoreHow Does Working Affect My Social Security Application?
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 — especially when you’ve also got medical expenses related…
Read MoreVeterans Guide to Social Security Disability
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 significant chunk of time and can be held up by missing information, delays in getting medical records, and…
Read MoreJoyce & Bary Law receives national recognition for Social Security Disability practice
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 Disability organizations in the country. Law firms and other companies who represent clients…
Read MoreApplying for Social Security Disability with a History of Drug or Alcohol Use
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 definition of disability because of substance use. The Contract with America Advancement Act eliminated Drug &…
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