By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published June 26, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: free consultation, NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN, What Is a Vocational Expert and What do they do in My Case? |
What Is a Vocational Expert and What do they do in My Case?
What Is a Vocational Expert and What do they do in My Case? Many injured workers and disability claimants are surprised to learn that doctors are not always the only experts involved in their case. In both Alabama workers’ compensation claims and Social Security Disability cases, another type of expert may play an important role: Read More
Read MoreI Can’t Do My Old Job Anymore. Why Does Social Security Think I Can Do Another One? Transferability of Job Skills
I Can’t Do My Old Job Anymore. Why Does Social Security Think I Can Do Another One? Transferability of Job Skills One of the most frustrating things a disability claimant can hear is: “You can’t return to your old job, but Social Security believes you can perform other work.” Most people are left wondering “How Read More
Read MoreWhy Does Social Security Care How Old I Am? Understanding Age Categories and the Grid Rules
Why Does Social Security Care How Old I Am? Understanding Age Categories and the Grid Rules One of the most surprising things many Social Security Disability claimants learn is that age can significantly affect the outcome of a disability claim. Many people assume disability cases are decided solely by medical evidence. They think: “Either I Read More
Read MoreI Was Seriously Hurt at Work and Can’t Work, Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
I Was Seriously Hurt at Work and Can’t Work, Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? One of the most common misconceptions about serious workplace injuries is that workers’ compensation is the only benefit available to an injured worker. In reality, many workers who suffer severe injuries may qualify for both: Alabama Read More
Read MoreI Owe Child Support, Will That Affect My Social Security Disability Claim?
I Owe Child Support, Will That Affect My Social Security Disability Claim? One of the most common questions we hear from disability claimants is “I owe child support. Will that affect my Social Security Disability claim?” The answer depends upon several factors, including: Whether you are receiving SSDI or SSI benefits; Whether you owe current Read More
Read MoreDo I Have to Have Surgery After a Work Injury if I Don’t Want It?
Do I Have to Have Surgery After a Work Injury if I Don’t Want It? One of the most difficult decisions an injured worker may face is whether to undergo surgery after a workplace injury. Perhaps your authorized treating physician has recommended: Back surgery; Neck surgery; Knee surgery; Shoulder surgery; or Carpal tunnel surgery. You Read More
Read MoreCan Social Security Deny My Disability Claim Because I Could Not Afford Medical Treatment?
Can Social Security Deny My Disability Claim Because I Could Not Afford Medical Treatment? One of the most frustrating situations faced by many Social Security Disability claimants occurs when Social Security questions their credibility because they stopped seeing doctors, stopped taking medication, or went months—or even years—without receiving medical treatment. For many disabled individuals, the Read More
Read MoreWhat Is an Alleged Onset Date and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability Claim?
What Is an Alleged Onset Date and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability Claim? One of the most important dates in a Social Security Disability claim is something known as the Alleged Onset Date, often referred to as the AOD, and many people applying for Social Security Disability benefits misunderstand what this Read More
Read MoreWhat Is an Employee Under Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law?
What Is an Employee Under Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law? One of the first questions that must be answered in any Alabama workers’ compensation claim is surprisingly simple: Was the injured person an employee? Most people assume they know the answer. If they were working when they got hurt, they naturally believe they must be an Read More
Read MoreScheduled vs. Non-Scheduled Injuries in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases: Why the Difference Matters
Scheduled vs. Non-Scheduled Injuries in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases: Why the Difference Matters If you have been injured at work in Alabama, you may hear your attorney, physician, or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier refer to your injury as either a scheduled injury or a non-scheduled injury. Most injured workers have never heard these terms Read More
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