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Stephanie O. Joy, Esq.
- Jan 22, 2022
- 4 min
Bipolar Disorder - SSA Listing Level? Your Psychiatrist/Psychologist records are KEY.
Note: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice to any particular reader or individual. For legal advice, you must specifically retain a lawyer who evaluates your specific situation. Impairment vs. Legally Disabling Impairment: Bipolar Disorder can be very limiting for some people in functioning reliably on a sustained basis[1] in the realm of a full time job. This generally occurs if that occupation's requirements are incnsistent with those kinds o

Stephanie O. Joy, Esq.
- Jan 16, 2022
- 2 min
When to file for SSD? Is sooner always better?
Note: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice to any particular reader or individual. For legal advice, you must specifically retain a lawyer. New, Video Vlog of this Article message for those that prefer to, or need to, listen and watch instead of read about it. You can also subscribe to our Rumble Channel, All Thinks Social Security for ease in learning the nuts and bolts. When to file for SSD? Does it matter? There are many considerations to b

Stephanie O. Joy, Esq.
- Jan 14, 2022
- 5 min
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome: A Case Review
A Case Review: Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome – when CVS becomes disabling under Social Security Act and a few key recommended pieces of evidence or argument Yesterday was a long-fought day of Justice in my Social Security Disability world. A 2016 filing, for a very young adult with Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome (CVS), after years of denial, has resulted in a big, justified, and (for him) life-changing win. (This claim was denied after hearing in 2018, appealed and appealed again

Stephanie O. Joy, Esq.
- Jan 1, 2022
- 3 min
Benefits of Part-Time Jobs for SSD/SSI Recipients
Take-away: SSD beneficiaries who remain disabled but may be able and wishing to work a little bit, may want to consider looking into it. There are parameters within the SSA laws that must be followed to reduce risks and enjoy success, so do consult with an experienced attorney (or seek a level of no-cost information from the SSA itself). The benefits of an available part-time job market are positives for the population as a whole, but particularly for disabled beneficiaries