By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published November 1, 2025 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, 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
Read MoreCan Dementia Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? “Dementia” is a general term describing declining memory, thinking ability, judgment, and daily functioning caused by disease or injury to the brain. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most widely known form, many other types of dementia can be just as disabling, including: Vascular dementia Lewy body dementia Read More
Read MoreDepression, Depressive Disorders, and Social Security Disability Benefits Depression is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—medical conditions affecting working adults. While many people experience periods of sadness or discouragement, clinical depression is very different. It is a serious mental health disorder that can affect mood, energy, concentration, sleep, decision-making, and the ability to function Read More
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Benefits Common Mistakes in Applying for Benefits V Every day people throughout Alabama and Tennessee file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, and over 70% of these applications will be summarily denied. If you have been denied disability benefits, it really is in your best interest to Read More
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Benefits Common Mistakes in Applying for Benefits IV Every day people throughout Alabama and Tennessee file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, and over 70% of these applications will be summarily denied. If you have been denied disability benefits, it really is in your best interest to Read More
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Benefits Common Mistakes in Applying for Benefits II Everyday people throughout Alabama and Tennessee file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, and over 70% of these applications will be summarily denied. If you have been denied disability benefits, it really is in your best interest to hire Read More
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Benefits Common Mistakes in Applying for Benefits I Every day people throughout Alabama and Tennessee file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, and over 70% of these applications will be summarily denied. If you have been denied disability benefits, it really is in your best interest to Read More
Read MoreCan I receive Social Security Disability while receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Over the last 28 years, we have been asked this question several times; can one apply for and receive Social Security Disability benefits while they are receiving workers’ compensation benefits? The answer is YES-although as the attached article references, workers’ compensation and other public disability Read More
Read MoreAm I entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits in Alabama The vast majority of disabled persons who apply for Social Security Disability benefits, regardless of their medical condition, are denied disability benefits on their initial application. Many of those applying for disability benefits believe that given the Social Security Administration’s opinion that they are not Read More
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