By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published March 4, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: disability hearing, social security disability |
I Lost My Disability Hearing — Is There Anything Else I Can Do?
I Lost My Disability Hearing — Is There Anything Else I Can Do? This is a question we hear quite often from disabled individuals: “I lost my hearing. Is there anything else I can do?” The answer is yes. Even after an Administrative Law Judge denies your claim for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Read More
Read MoreDenied Social Security Disability Benefits? What’s next?
Denied Social Security Disability Benefits? What’s next? Many people believe that when their initial application for Social Security Disability benefits is denied, the Social Security Administration must have carefully reviewed their entire medical history and concluded they are not entitled to benefits. That assumption is often wrong. Because of this misunderstanding, many disabled individuals simply Read More
Read MoreWhat Does “Substantial Gainful Activity” Mean in a Social Security Disability Claim?
What Does “Substantial Gainful Activity” Mean in a Social Security Disability Claim? One of the first questions the Social Security Administration asks when evaluating a claim for Social Security Disability benefits is whether the applicant is able to perform “substantial gainful activity.” This phrase is used frequently in disability law, but many people applying for Read More
Read MoreWhat Is an “Unsuccessful Work Attempt” in a Social Security Disability Claim?
What Is an “Unsuccessful Work Attempt” in a Social Security Disability Claim? One concern we often hear from people applying for Social Security Disability benefits is this: “I tried to go back to work, but it didn’t last. Did I hurt my disability claim?” The answer is often no. In fact, it can actually help Read More
Read MoreSpinal Cord and Disc Injuries
Spinal Cord and Disc Injuries: What Alabama Workers Should Know If you do physical work in Alabama—construction, manufacturing, warehouse labor, healthcare, transportation—there is a good chance you will deal with back or neck pain at some point in your career. Most of the time it is a strain that improves with rest. Sometimes, however, it Read More
Read MoreCan I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Epilepsy or Other Seizure Disorders?
Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Epilepsy or Other Seizure Disorders? Epilepsy—commonly referred to as a seizure disorder—is a neurological condition affecting the brain and nervous system. It is typically diagnosed after a person experiences two or more unprovoked seizures, meaning the seizures were not caused by temporary factors such as extremely low Read More
Read MoreBipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability Claims in Alabama
Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability Claims in Alabama Bipolar disorder—sometimes referred to as manic depression—is a serious mental health condition that can significantly interfere with a person’s ability to maintain full-time employment. The disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of major depression and periods of mania or hypomania. These fluctuations are Read More
Read MoreTBIs and Social Security Disability Claims
TBIs and Social Security Disability Claims Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most misunderstood conditions in Social Security Disability cases. Because the effects of a brain injury are often invisible, claimants are frequently met with skepticism—even when their symptoms are life-altering. A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow or jolt to the head Read More
Read MoreAnxiety Disorders and Social Security Disability Benefits
Anxiety Disorders and Social Security Disability Benefits Mental illness is often suffered in silence. For that reason, it can be especially meaningful when individuals—particularly those in the public eye—speak openly about their struggles. Their willingness to share reminds others that they are not alone, a message that can be profoundly important for people who feel Read More
Read MoreComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Social Security Disability Benefits
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Social Security Disability Benefits Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)—historically referred to as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)—is a chronic neurological pain condition that can develop after trauma, surgery, or injury to a limb. Although the initial injury may appear minor, CRPS can progress into a severe, disabling disorder involving the Read More
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