By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published April 22, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: attorney, Do I Need a Lawyer for a Social Security Disability Claim Based on Stiff Person Syndrome, lawyer, social security disability, STF, Stiff Person Syndrome |
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Social Security Disability Claim Based on Stiff Person Syndrome?
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Social Security Disability Claim Based on Stiff Person Syndrome? If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) and are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you are likely dealing with a condition that is both rare and debilitating. A common question Read More
Read MoreWhat Is Mediation in an Alabama Workers Compensation or Disability Case?
What Is Mediation in an Alabama Workers Compensation or Disability Case? If you have a workers’ compensation or other injury-related case in Alabama, you may hear that your case is being scheduled for mediation. For most injured workers, they have no idea what What Is Mediation? Mediation is a structured settlement conference where both sides Read More
Read MoreCan Workers Compensation Deny My Claim Because of a Preexisting Condition?
Can Workers Compensation Deny My Claim Because of a Preexisting Condition? One of the most common—and frustrating—things injured workers hear after a job injury is: “Your condition is preexisting, so your claim is not covered.” “You hurt your back years ago.” “This shows up on your MRI as an old injury.” “This isn’t from work—it Read More
Read MoreHow Long Does an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Case Take
How Long Does an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Case Take? One of the most common questions we hear from injured workers is “How long will my workers’ compensation case take?” The honest answer is, it depends. Some cases resolve in a matter of months, while others can take years. The timeline largely depends on the nature Read More
Read MoreIs My Diagnosis Enough to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Is My Diagnosis Enough to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? One of the most common questions we hear from individuals applying for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits is this: “I’ve been diagnosed with a serious medical condition—shouldn’t that be enough to qualify?” The short answer is No—a diagnosis alone is usually not enough. Why Read More
Read MoreWhat Should I Do—and Not Do—at a Social Security Consultative Examination?
What Should I Do—and Not Do—at a Social Security Consultative Examination? If you have applied for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits, you may be scheduled for a Consultative Examination (CE) with a doctor selected by Social Security. Many people are understandably unsure how to handle this appointment. What should you do? What should you Read More
Read MoreWhat Is a Consultative Examination (CE) in a Social Security Disability Case?
What Is a Consultative Examination (CE) in a Social Security Disability Case? If you have applied for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits, you may receive a notice from the Social Security Administration asking you to attend a medical appointment with a doctor you have never seen before. This is called a Consultative Examination, often Read More
Read MoreWhat Is “Past Relevant Work” in a Social Security Disability Case—and Why Does Social Security Only Looks Back 5 Years into Your Work History?
What Is “Past Relevant Work” in a Social Security Disability Case—and Why Does Social Security Only Looks Back 5 Years into Your Work History? If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, one of the initial questions you will be asked is about your “past relevant work.” Many people are surprised to learn that Read More
Read MoreWhat Is “Residual Functional Capacity” (RFC) in a Social Security Disability Case
What Is “Residual Functional Capacity” (RFC) in a Social Security Disability Case? If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you may hear the term “Residual Functional Capacity,” or “RFC.” For most people, that phrase does not mean much—but in reality, it is one of the most important parts of your disability case. What Read More
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