By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published March 18, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: social security disability, SSD, What Are the 5 Steps in a Social Security Disability Claim |
What Are the 5 Steps in a Social Security Disability Claim
What Are the 5 Steps in a Social Security Disability Claim? If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits—or are thinking about applying—you may hear that your case is evaluated using a “five-step process.” This process is how the Social Security Administration decides whether someone is legally disabled. While it may sound complicated, the Read More
Read MoreDoes Being Found Disabled Mean I Can Never Work Again?
Does Being Found Disabled Mean I Can Never Work Again? One question we are often asked by clients who receive Social Security Disability benefits is whether being declared “disabled” means they can never return to work. The short answer is no. Being found disabled does not mean that you are permanently barred from ever attempting Read More
Read MoreWhat Is “Sheltered Work” and How Does It Affect Social Security Disability Claims?
What Is “Sheltered Work” and How Does It Affect Social Security Disability Claims? One of the most common misunderstandings about Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims involves work activity. Many people believe that if a person is working at all, they automatically cannot qualify for disability benefits. That is not always Read More
Read MoreIf I Returned to Work, Could I Still Qualify for Disability Benefits?
If I Returned to Work, Could I Still Qualify for Disability Benefits? Many people suffer a severe injury, or have a serious medical issue flare up which keeps them from being able to work for a period of time-and they may have even filed for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-but fortunately Read More
Read MoreI 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
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