Stacy Thompson

Stacy Elizabeth Thompson is an attorney dedicated to representing individuals in South Carolina seeking Social Security Disability claims.

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Manage Your Social Security Benefits Online

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Apr 6, 2021 11:43:45 AM

Did You Know You Can Manage Your Social Security Benefits Online?

With a free my Social Security account, you can take advantage of many convenient and secure services online, at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Whether at home or on the go, you can use this account to complete most Social Security business online, without calling or requesting an appointment.

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Can I Work While On Social Security Disability?

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Feb 16, 2021 12:39:46 PM

If you're looking into applying for Social Security Disability, it can feel overwhelming and you may find yourself with a lot of questions. "What will the judge ask at my disability hearing?" is one that we hear often, and answered in a previous blog.

There's one more very common question we hear, and we'd like to take the time to answer that question for you today.

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My Social Security Disability Application Was Approved. Do I Need to Do Anything Else?

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Apr 13, 2020 5:08:39 PM

If your household has been scrambling to make ends meet after an illness or injury puts you, or a loved one out of work, having your SSDI application approved can feel like a real victory.

While a Social Security Disability approval can help you bridge the gap between treatment for your disability and when you can return to work, there are some obligations that you will have to the Social Security Administration that you'll need to keep in mind.

Some problems can occur even after your disability application was approved, and taking just a couple of steps can help you to avoid them.

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Marti Bluestein and Allison Sullivan Named Super Lawyers in 2019

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Apr 9, 2019 7:52:28 AM

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Marti Bluestein – a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys – has been recognized as one of the South Carolina Super Lawyers®. This year, partner Allison Sullivan has received the honor as well.

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Allison Sullivan Receives USC's Compleat Lawyer Award for 2019

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Apr 9, 2019 7:40:17 AM

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Allison P. Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, is one of nine University of South Carolina School of Law alumni who have been named as Compleat Lawyers for 2019.

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Is Social Security Disability Back Pay Taxable?

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Oct 23, 2018 8:59:22 AM

 

Most applications for Social Security Disability benefits are not immediately approved, and applicants may wait for two years for a final decision.

Even after approval, the backlog of cases in nearly every local Social Security Administration office means that some recipients don't receive their first payments until months or even a year after approval.

The upside to this unfortunate reality is that Social Security Disability benefits include back pay for most or all of that time spent waiting, in the form of a single lump sum. This sum can be substantial, depending on the amount of benefits approved.

Individuals who have received 'lump sum payments' in other situations have been dismayed to learn that their payments were taxed at a higher rate than they expected, or threw off their 'Annual Income' for the year and raised their tax bracket.

This may make the prospect of receiving a similar lump sum from the Social Security Administration a bit more stressful than it would be otherwise.

Is Social Security Disability back pay taxable?

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Topics: Social Security Disability

Three Bluestein Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Best Lawyers

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Aug 17, 2018 2:31:07 PM
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Bluestein Attorneys Named Legal Elite

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Aug 17, 2018 1:41:17 PM

We're proud of what our attorneys at Bluestein Attorneys accomplish in their professional lives, and we're thrilled to share the recent recognition of Allison Sullivan and Clarke Newton as 2018 Legal Elite of the Midlands by Columbia Business Monthly!

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Can You Receive Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss?

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Jul 30, 2018 8:26:28 AM

When most people think of Social Security Disability, they generally picture people who fall into one of two categories:

  • adults who are no longer able to work due to a sudden disabling injury or illness
  • or people disabled at birth or in early childhood or young adulthood
However, there is a third category of people who may be eligible for Social Security Disability — those who suffer from a progressive disability that only gradually removes their ability to work.

Hearing loss is not always disabling, but in some cases previously-hearing people have lost the ability to maintain employment as their hearing loss worsens.

People suffering from disabling hearing loss may qualify for Social Security Disability payments to help make ends meet.

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Social Security Disability Changes in 2018: What You Need to Know

Posted by Stacy Thompson on Jan 24, 2018 9:18:36 AM

Social Security Disability Changes in 2018For 10 million Americans (according to the Social Security Administration), Social Security Disability helps to keep the lights on, the house warm, and food on the table.

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Topics: Social Security Disability