By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published June 19, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: free consultation, I Owe Child Support, NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN, 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 MoreCan 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? 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 MoreWill Social Security Use My Daily Activities Against Me? One of the most common concerns disability claimants have is: “If I can still grocery shop, drive a car, or attend church, does that mean Social Security will deny my claim?” Unfortunately, daily activities frequently become an issue in Social Security Disability cases. However, many claimants Read More
Read MoreWhy Does Social Security Care About My Daily Activities? Many people applying for Social Security Disability benefits become frustrated when they are asked questions about their daily activities. They wonder “What does making my bed have to do with my disability claim?” “Why does Social Security care whether I cook dinner?” “Why are they asking Read More
Read MoreSocial Security Is Not Asking Whether You Can Work—They Are Asking Whether You Can Maintain Steady Employment One of the biggest misconceptions about Social Security Disability benefits is the belief that a person must be completely incapable of doing anything before they can qualify for disability. We frequently hear prospective clients say things such as Read More
Read MoreMy Doctor Says I’m Disabled. Why Was I Denied Social Security Disability Benefits? One of the most frustrating conversations we have with prospective clients goes something like this: “My doctor says I’m disabled. They told me I can’t work and filled out paperwork saying I am disabled. So why did Social Security deny my claim?” Read More
Read MoreWhy a Serious Shoulder Injury Can Affect Both Your Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims Most people think of a shoulder injury as something that will heal with time, physical therapy, or perhaps surgery, and sometimes that is exactly what happens; but for many Alabama workers—particularly those who have spent their careers performing physically Read More
Read MoreWhat exactly does Free Consultation mean? “Free consultation” has become one of those phrases people hear constantly in attorney advertisements—but what does it actually mean? For many people, calling a law firm can already understandably feel stressful. You may be dealing with a serious work injury, mounting medical bills, or uncertainty about whether you qualify Read More
Read MoreDo 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
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