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Stephanie O. Joy, Esq.
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
SSI Beneficiaries - What You MUST Report to SSA in "Real Time" To Avoid OverPayment/Loss of Benefits
Note: This article/video is for general information only and is not legal advice to any particular reader or individual. For legal...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq.
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Aphasia (PPA) is a Compassionate Allowance Under Current SSA rules
Note: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice to any particular reader or individual. For legal advice, you...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq.
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Extra-Curricular Substances - Detracting from your SSD Claim
Tidbits of Treasures from Around the SSD Water Fountain - Don't Sink Your Ship Unnecessarily #1: Extra-Curricular Substances...
Joy Disability
- Sep 24, 2017
- 2 min
SSD Info: Social Security definition of disabled is a different animal
When people file for Social Security Disability benefits, with or without attorney representation, they have the burden of proving that...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq. / JoyDisability.com
- Jul 13, 2017
- 2 min
Disabled claimants should not forget about SSI
Many Pennsylvania and New Jersey individuals interchange the terms “SSI” (Supplemental Security Income) and “SSD” (Social Security...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq. / Joy Disability
- Feb 12, 2017
- 2 min
SSI Pitfall for the Unwary
Beware, A Sneaky (But Avoidable) Way to Get Stuck With An SSI Overpayment Don’t be stuck with an SSI Overpayment Debt! For Representative...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq. / Joy Disability
- Aug 22, 2016
- 1 min
You Need Not Have Been Disabled for 12 Months To File For or Receive Social Security Disability
Question: I am unable to work since January, 2016 due to an injury. My friend insists that I have to be disabled for 12 months before I...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq. / Joy Disability
- Sep 20, 2015
- 1 min
If I Live In A More Expensive Part Of The Country, Where The Cost Of Living Is Quite High, Can My SS
No, the maximum federal benefit rate, currently at $733, does not change depending on where you live. However, most states do provide a...
Stephanie O. Joy., Esq. / Joy Disabilty
- Sep 18, 2015
- 1 min
Can I Apply For SSI If I Am Denied SSDIB?
QUESTION: I want to apply for SSDI. If it is denied, can I still apply for SSI? ANSWER: Yes, but if you believe you may meet the...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq. / JoyDisability
- Aug 29, 2015
- 1 min
Does a vehicle settlement from someone else in your household affect your SSI? How about their vehic
Generally, unless it is a spouse or a potentially someone you are living with as if he or she were a spouse, the other person's income...
Stephanie O. Joy, Esq./JoyDisability.com
- Jul 2, 2015
- 1 min
Receiving SSI and Leaving the Country...
QUESTION: "Am i required to stay in USA when i receive SSI ? If i decide to visit my home country, how long can i stay out of USA and...