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The Social Security Disability Function Report (SSA-3373) - Take a watch-listen as attorney Stephanie Joy lays out this mini-series of short videos on each section of the Function Report, and her take on what is important to focus on, and what one may consider not focusing on or even not doing. (You can find SSA's provided copy of a blank report here: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-3373-bk.pdf.) For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/AllThingsSocialSecurity 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

1p36 Deletion Syndrome - SSA Compassionate Allowance and Listing 110.08B References: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0423022081 https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2023/#8-2023-1 https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6082/1p36-deletion-syndrome 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. #socialsecuritydisability #ssa #ssi #supplementalsecurityincome #socialsecuritybenefits #socialsecuritydisabilitytips #socialsecurity

If you are filing for Social Security Disability, this is a legal date you NEED to know about. It may control whether you can file a claim for SSDI, when you cannot file a claim for SSDI, and how you may be able to regain insured status for SSDI claiming if your term insurance expired. 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.

Intro to the mini series "Post Award: Things You Should Know" - In these video's SSD/SSI attorney Stephanie Joy explains good practices as a disabled person recieving SSD or SSI, to ensure that if you do not improve enough to return to work, you can have the strongest post-win situation/case, so that you do not lose your benefits inadvertently - many people do, so let's learn some basics to get you on the right course or keep you there. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Attorney Stephanie Joy explains why VA Disability and Social Security Disability are two very different animals and relying on VA Disability as proof positive of SSD eligibility is a big mistake. Take a watch-listen! please DO subscribe to stay on top of Social Security information for your betterment later. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. We Support Veterans and you can do - shop where it counts: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100646827-15190248

Your Past 'Relevant' Work - The 15 Year Rule - It's Important To Your Claim (Part A) For the 2nd criteria for determining what your PRW is, see here: https://rumble.com/v1nuluw-your-past-relevant-work-the-15-year-rule-its-important-to-your-claim-part-a.html?mref=58p61&mc=cmj3g 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)

Social Security’s 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment – The Silver Lining of Inflation? See also the Article of same at: https://www.joydisability.com/post/2023-cola What is COLA, who gets it, how is the increase determined? Yes, we THINK it will be relatively HIGH for 2023, as a result of our very high and costly inflation this year - optimists like myself may consider it a SILVER LINING, to current economic times. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)

IRWEs Here is another off-the-cuff, informal quickie of a video share, from Social Security Disability Attorney Stephanie Joy - this time it is about saving your claim or your benefits if you appear to exceed "SGA" and may otherwise lose them - this is about IRWEs. SUPER IMPORTANT! Imagine the scenario - you have a pending SSD or SSI claim. You need to work some to pay the rent or mortgage (or to buy health insurance!), so you fortunately find a part time genteel job within you remaining capacities for gainful work. You are vaguely aware of "SGA" but have not yet taken the time to further learn about that hard fast rule. You need to. You need to proactively avoid "SGA". Here is one thing to look at to help you. You can work, in all likelihood, but you need to do it with intention and care, so you play by the rules. Take a listen. And see "More Details on IRWEs" for a clarification regarding an outstanding question on the impairment related expense of needing a driver to get to work, found here: https://rumble.com/v1br3jv-more-details-on-irwes.html?mref=58p61&mc=cmj3g 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)

Here is another off-the-cuff, informal quickie of a video share, from Social Security Disability Attorney Stephanie Joy - this and addendum/clarification on some outstanding question(s) from Epis. 23. https://rumble.com/v1br36j-irwes-a-social-security-disability-claimants-best-friend.html?mref=58p61&mc=cmj3g Namely, is the cost of a driver (to work) an IRWE that can be used to bring a claimant's work income BELOW SGA? So, another clip about saving your claim or your benefits if you appear to exceed "SGA" and may otherwise lose them - this is about IRWEs. SUPER IMPORTANT! Imagine the scenario - you have a pending SSD or SSI claim. You need to work some to pay the rent or mortgage (or to buy health insurance!), so you fortunately find a part time genteel job within your remaining capacities for gainful work. You are vaguely aware of "SGA" but have not yet taken the time to further learn about that hard fast rule. You need to. You need to proactively avoid "SGA". Here is one thing to look at to help you. You can work, in all likeliihood, but you need to do it with intention and care, so you play by the rules. Take a listen. And see the first, broader IRWEs discussion at Epis. 23 for the most common SGA deductibles. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)

Requesting a MSS/Medical Source Opinion Statement from your Medical Provider may be fraught with land mines. You can reduce your risk of sabotaging your own case by considering the tips and explanations in this video. Remember, if you get a negative medical source statement/letter from your doctor, you are required to share it to the SSA. Don't put yourself in the position of having facilitated damaging evidence in your own case, inadvertently. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)

Sometimes a claimant is really disappointed in his choice of appointed representative before the SSA, in a disability case. He wants to change up. There could be great reason, or not necessarily. This short video explains a claimant's unilateral right to terminate the appointment, but more importantly, explains some of the repercussion sand how jumping ship may not be the best choice - particularly if a claimant is hoping to get a replacement. Take a watch-listen and please DO subscribe to stay on top of Social Security information for your betterment later. For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/AllThingsSocialSecurity 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)

The famous or infamous Social Security Disability Function Report (FR) (SSA-3373), can be the vehicle that sinks your claim due to inadvertent omission, mischaracterized narrative, and pure non-responsiveness. While the FR generally can't win your case for you, it is uber important because it CAN sink your case. And it is a permanent part of your SS folder into perpetuity. Here Social Security Attorney Stephanie Joy provide a brief share on her thoughts about Question #5 of the FR, "How do your illnesses, injuries, or conditions limit your ability to work?" (You can find SSA's provided copy of a blank report here: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-3373-bk.pdf.) Take a watch-listen and please DO subscribe to stay on top of Social Security information for your betterment later. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

As a long time attorney of Social Security Disability law, Stephanie Joy explains briefly two of the biggest Commonalities and Differences between these DIFFERENT federal programs. People who don't know the difference, or that there are TWO, run the risk of applying for the wrong one and failing to apply for the one they are eligible, potentially losing all. There are other differences as well - see additional VLOGs on these important differences. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE HELPFUL VIDEO QUIPS FROM NOW TIL YOU RETIRE. 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.

As a long time attorney of Social Security Disability law, Stephanie Joy explains what SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is, and what it is not (namely, not Social Security!). Not knowing the difference can cause a disabled claimant, potentially, to fail to apply for the program he is eligible for, at huge loss to him. Thanks for clicking and learning!

The trauma of losing a spouse is impactful enough without the financial implications. But when finances are impacted, a surviving spouse, widow or widower, will likely be eligible for survivor/widow benefits either immediately or in the future. Some don't realize that this may be at 50 or 60 years old, or even earlier, and they fail to file for such benefits. Learn some basics here, so if you find yourself in this boat, you know you have oars to keep afloat. Here Social Security Attorney Stephanie Joy provides a brief share on 4 of the common scenarios where a surviving spouse should give some thought as to whether to file for widow or widower benefits. Take a watch-listen and please DO subscribe to stay on top of Social Security information for your betterment later. For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/AllThingsSocialSecurity 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. http://joydisability.com Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

The famous or infamous Social Security Disability Function Report (FR) (SSA-3373), can be the vehicle that sinks your claim due to inadvertent omission, mischaracterized narrative, and pure non-responsiveness. While the FR generally can't win your case for you, it is uber important because it CAN sink your case. And it is a permanent part of your SS folder into perpetuity. Here Social Security Attorney Stephanie Joy provide a brief share on her thoughts about Question #12 of the FR, "Explain how your illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect your ability to: Dress, Bathe, Care for Hair, Shave, Feed Self, Use Toilet, Other". This question is a Land Mine, so don't fall into it! (You can find SSA's provided copy of a blank report here: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-3373-bk.pdf.) Take a watch-listen and please DO subscribe to stay on top of Social Security information for your betterment later. For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/AllThingsSocialSecurity 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

You have a serious diagnosis, you know you cannot work, you have been told by well-meaning friends or family that you clearly qualify. Not so fast, and entirely not accurate. A diagnosis alone will not win you SSD or SSI, it cannot, under the law. Here is a quickie on what you need to do beyond having an unfortunate and serious diagnosis, if you believe you are disabled. SUBSCRIBE NOW to be alerted to changes in information or related content. 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.

Sooner is not always better - there are times, and it is not unusual, for a strategic wait to trigger your application, to be in your best interest. Let's give a listen as to why this may be. Be sure to watch Epis. 7.1 which explains scenario when waiting is NOT advised. Visit http://joydisabilit.com to request a free attorney review of your SSD application options or reprsentation mid-stream. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL TO LEARN MORE. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

With the recent media coverage of a dear and famous actor retiring due to Aphasia, All Things Social Security shares the basics of this Primary Progressive Aphasia and how one afflicted with PPA can file for Social Security Disability AND get reviewed under the expeditious Compassionate Allowance listing. See https://www.joydisability.com/post/aphasia-ppa-is-a-compassionate-allowance-under-current-ssa-rules for more or for assistance. SUBSCRIBE NOW to receive alerts when changes to content occur or related SS content. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Welcome to the first part of this mini series designed to inform SSI beneficiaries of how they got where they are and how they may be able to move from SSI to SSD. Many an SSI recipient feels bittersweet when his disability battle is over and he has prevailed, only to learn that he did not prevail in Social Security Disability claim as intended, but is only receiving SSI instead. She worked long and hard and knows her SSD benefit paid for is way higher than the SSI welfare benefit she is receiving. (But see more on when there was not a robust work history, leaving a somewhat meagre SSD benefit!). While recognizing the blessings of SSI, with gratitude, let's address this. This Episode explains what is needed for SSD for those so inclined to make the move and what the disabled SSI beneficiary failed to do to get SSD. Understanding this is the first step to possibly changing it. (One conscientious viewer has kindly pointed out a dilemma that a minority of SSI folks fall into (or believe they do), whereby they believe they are losing welfare net gains when they get switched to SSD, (some may be!) which are addressed in the comments. It is also now touched on in Epis. 15.1, so take a watch-listen there as well. It is a point well-taken, so I think a video in the near future may be helpful. Note that these folks preferring the SSI and other welfares they receive do not fall into the middle class income majority of folks who worked enough for a near or average+ SSD benefits insurance amount, for whom SSD, earned by them, outweighs the non-taking of the SSI. BUT, they have a good point that deserves attention. SUBSCRIBE to the channel NOW, to be alerted to the upcoming videos about this subject... As always, all statements in this video and elsewhere online are general information only, do not constitite legal advice and do not create an attorney client privilege. To obtain legal advice, retain a lawyer. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

The famous or infamous Social Security Disability Function Report (FR) (SSA-3373), can be the vehicle that sinks your claim due to inadvertent omission, mischaracterized narrative, and pure non-responsiveness. While the FR generally can't win your case for you, it is uber important because it CAN sink your case. And it is a permanent part of your SS folder into perpetuity. Here Social Security Attorney Stephanie Joy provide a brief share on her thoughts about Question #20(a) of the FR, "How do your illnesses, injuries, or conditions limit your ability to work?" (You can find SSA's provided copy of a blank report here: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-3373-bk.pdf.) Take a watch-listen and please DO subscribe to stay on top of Social Security information for your betterment later. (An added diddy about the task of "sitting" that is a MUST learn, found here: https://rumble.com/v17wlut-epis.-17.6-more-about-sitting-limitations-and-function-report-q-20a.html?mref=58p61&mc=cmj3g) You may also want to see Epis. 17.6 about the task of SITTING and how your perceived capacity to do so all day and sink your ship. You can fix that. https://rumble.com/v17wlut-epis.-17.6-more-about-sitting-limitations-and-function-report-q-20a.html?mref=58p61&mc=cmj3g For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/AllThingsSocialSecurity 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

The famous or infamous Social Security Disability Function Report (FR) (SSA-3373), can be the vehicle that sinks your claim due to inadvertent omission, mischaracterized narrative, and pure non-responsiveness. While the FR generally can't win your case for you, it is uber important because it CAN sink your case. And it is a permanent part of your SS folder into perpetuity. (You can find SSA's provided copy of a blank report here: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-3373-bk.pdf.) Here Social Security Attorney Stephanie Joy provide a brief share on her thoughts about Question #s 7 -11 of the FR, so you can provide the most accurate and helpful illustration of who you are and what you can't do, in your non-working home life, which is then used to determine what capacities may still be able to convert to working productivity, if you are not accurately representing. Take a watch-listen and please DO subscribe to stay on top of Social Security information for your betterment later. For the FULL ONGOING VIDEO SERIES, "All Things Social Security" subscribe to the Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/AllThingsSocialSecurity 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

I am Stephanie Joy, SSD practioner, and here I share a the importance of not treating your SSD/SSI appeal filing like its the red-headed step-child. Your condition has likely continued to cause you great limitations and more likely than not, you feel worse than you did when you filed several months ago. Take a listen and avoid falling into the trap of malaise you may otherwise be prone to. Here is to your future award! 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

A symptoms journaling habit can help not only your claim, but your doctor's ability to better understand the impact your medical condition(s) is having on your daily activity - even if you are still working. While many more conditions can use journalling, some majors that come to mind are: Migraines, IBS/Chrohn's symptoms, Vertigo, Edema/Lower Extremity swelling/pain, Vomiting Syndrome, Conditions causing frequent episodes of being bedridden, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)

If you forgot about a little old bank or online account when you filed for SSI, and you appear to have less than $2k in countable resources (or $3k if married), your application is accepted and the medical disability battle is on - you are making a huge and costly mistake. Listen in for why. Note that this applies to SSI and not SSDI. Know the difference. With SSDI you do NOT need to worry about this. 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. Comments or description or website may contain affiliate links to products, in order to support the cost of continued creation and free publication of this information. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prefer to listen to your books, for learning or entertainment? Try a free trial with Audible: https://amzn.to/3yHWvFU (paid link)