All Things Social Security

WHEN SHOULD YOU Withdraw YOUR Early Retirement Application with Social Security? As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com Stephanie Joy has been practicing Social Security Disability law EXCLUSIVELY, no legal dabble elsewhere, since 2005.

When Can You Get BOTH Medicare and Medicaid When Collecting Social Security Disability? As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com Stephanie Joy has been practicing Social Security Disability law EXCLUSIVELY, no legal dabble elsewhere, since 2005.

MUST DO! How to Explain Your Pain Level in Doctor Office When you are pursuing a social security disability claim, the most damning evidence often comes from patient speaking inaccurately to her doctor. This is 100% preventable. Take a watch/listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com Stephanie Joy has been practicing Social Security Disability law EXCLUSIVELY, no legal dabble elsewhere, since 2005.

Aphasia - A Compassionate Allowance for Social Security Disability As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com Stephanie Joy has been practicing Social Security Disability law EXCLUSIVELY, no legal dabble elsewhere, since 2005.

Don't Always Share Your Disability Claim Situation with your Doctor Office As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Question #12 on the Function Report - don't make this very common and inaccurate error! Very easy NOT TO MAKE, but you have to be aware. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Waiting 4 Years to File for Social Security Disability - Damaging Choice! As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Congratulations if you have prevailed on your SSD or SSI case. Back benefits checks/direct deposits can be all sorts of cattywhompass, so here is what you need to do to make sure yours are protected and heading your way soon. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

In Social Security Disability cases, Medical Evidence is everything (nearly). Side effects from medication can be very important, yet most pro se folks leave them out even when asked about them. They can effect your case in a positive way. The SSA-3368, SSA-3441, SSA-3373, etc. All those reporting opportunities. Take a watch/listen on how to get them in. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Be accurate about your 'sitting' capacity - don't be glib and don't be presumptuous. You will contradict your own medical evidence, making you Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI case slip sideways and off the track. Take a watch/listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

TIP! -- to Get RID of School Loans When Disabled Under Social Security Rules. Total and Permanent Disability finding by the Dept. of Ed. Your SSD information CAN helop. Further information: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/disability-discharge As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Not reporting cash income from work activity, as a self-employed? Among other dangers, this can thwart your ability to secure Social Security Retirment or Disability, OR, diminish the AMOUNT. MUST take a watch/listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Small Back Pay? When SSI Back Benefits Check Seems Way SMALL, Check this! It is never pleasant to receive a back benefts check that completely contradicts your expectations. It MAY be wrong because the SSA MAY be relying on "misinformation" when plugging in the numbers. It can be fixed, often times, with the right evidence. Or, as explained HERE, it may be because of HOW they pay you... learn it here and what to do about it if you need to. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

The SSA is very clear on this issue, when and what to report when you are claiming Social Security Disability benefits. Take a watch/listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Posted on our 2023 Q&A video page, Bob asks: "Hi ...thank you for the video's. My question is if I'm on workers comp and can I get SSD also where workers comp only pays me 60% of my pay and iv been out on it for almost 2 years workers comp would rather pay me to be out of work then pay for my surgery which was approved by the court.. Thank you...ps. I can not work at all my wrist is in need of a fusion..." Here is my response! As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com.

OK, so TD sends this: "We sure appreciate you. My question is regarding a minor child's benefits. If one parent is on SSDI and the minor is receiving benefits, then the other parent retires does the minor child receive benefits from both ? Thank you ever so much." Thank you TD, for your kind words, I sure appreciate you! OK, so here is what I understand with regard to your question, take a watch/listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Sometime we have choices, Appeals Council on just-ALJ-denied claim, or start afresh with a new filing. The pros and cons are in a different video, but here we note when you really do NOT have a choice and MUST file an Appeals Council request for review (appeal) or forever keep yourself NOT collecting benefits. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Visit us at http://joydisability.com All videos and comments are general information only and are not legal advice on your own matter. You must retain me or another attorney for specific legal advice for your and your situation.

Great suggestion by Suze Orman, after looking at the numbers on denials and overturns. Medicare Advantage plans have their benefits, including some monthly savings, while also disadvantages (no pun intended). The need for Prior Authorization is what most may consider a negative. That said, turn it into a positive! Take a watch/listen. Suze Orman's Linked in Article is found here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-let-medicare-advantage-glitch-cost-you-suze-orman/?trackingId=fMlCOptASrug6FZ0jww%2BQA%3D%3D As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

We are never lacking in Social Security Scammers, they are always around. Here are some TIPS on how to recognize a scam and what you may want to consider doing if you feel concern. Thank you to the SSA Inspector General for the article reminding us of the prevalence of these scams on our beneficiaries of both Social Security Disability and Retirement. (See end of Video for that link.) As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Function Report, SSA -3373 - very tricky and it is very important not to inadvertently and inaccurately hurt your one case. Here are some DON'T DOs on #5. For You Tube play list on all Function Report TIPS you need, see here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1Mj0cEjrWo4JF8Q1q6w8uI_TaBK7iQi For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-1402881 As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Learn more at http://joydisability.com.

Medical evidence, hugely strong, is a must... but there is an important place for lay person statements in a Social Security Disability or SSI claim. Done PROPERLY, acquiring and submitting the statement, such as that from an observant employer, supervisor or co-worker, can be of great value to your overall case evidence. Take a watch listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

When can "working out" at the Gym hurt your Social Security Disability case? Can it? Must it? If you are a gym participant with an SSD or SSI case pending or are receiving said benefits, (with an eye towards a CDR or Continuing Disability Review) you need to know what to look for and how to handle this fact. You can turn it around to make it right. Take a watch/listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

Congratulations! You have made it through the most difficult aspect of an SSI claim. The Medical portion. But now the SSA says it needs to speak to you to finish. This is part 2 and it is much quicker. Learn what that is about, (the PERC), and what you need to be prepared for before you have that conversation. Take a watch/listen. As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Visit us at http://joydisability.com

As they say about assuming... well, let's not go there. Here is some strategy to consider when in a Social Security Disability Case or SSI case, when answering several of the questions on the Function Report. This is particularly so with: No.5 Do your illnesses, injuries, or conditions limit your ability to work? No. 20 Please explain how your illnesses, injuries or conditions affect each of the items you checked. (For example, you can only lift [how many pounds], or you can only walk [how far]). For You Tube play list on all Function Report TIPS you need, see here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1Mj0cEjrWo4JF8Q1q6w8uI_TaBK7iQi For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-1402881 As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Learn more at http://joydisability.com.