Voice Disorders, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Their Relationship with Social Security Disability, and More with Guest Sue Payne

Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 27 of Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "Voice Disorders, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Their Relationship with Social Security Disability, and More with Guest Sue Payne."

If you think a voice disorder is “just losing your voice,” think again. In this special edition episode of Winning Isn’t Easy, host Nancy L. Cavey sits down with Sue Payne to uncover the hidden challenges of living - and working - with spasmodic dysphonia and cervical dystonia. Sue takes us inside her journey: the moment her voice changed, proving her disability to Social Security, and how she turned her experience into advocacy through Dysphonia International. Along the way, Nancy breaks down the five-step disability evaluation, the role of Residual Functional Capacity forms, and why strong medical support can make or break a claim. This episode is more than a legal guide - it’s a story of resilience, perseverance, and the power of using your voice, even when it doesn’t sound the way it used to. Whether you’re living with a voice disorder, supporting someone who is, or navigating your own disability claim, you’ll find practical advice and powerful encouragement here.
In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:

One - About Sue and Her Story

Two - Sue’s Social Security Disability Journey and Medical Support

Three - Sue’s Tips, Advocacy, and Support

Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.
Listen to Our Sister Podcast:
We have a sister podcast - Winning Isn't Easy: Long-Term Disability ERISA Claims. Give it a listen: https://wiedisabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
LINK TO YOUR RIGHTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/your-rights-to-social-security-disability-benefits
FREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/
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