By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published December 2, 2025 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: Can You Work and Still Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?, The Sequential Process |
Can You Work and Still Receive Social Security Disability Benefits? Understanding Step One of Social Security’s Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process Part Two of Powell & Denny’s Guide to Social Security Disability Benefits Some people believe they must quit working before they can even apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Others believe that working even a Read More
Read MoreHow Social Security Decides Disability: The Five Questions That Determine Every Social Security Disability Claim Part One of Powell & Denny’s Guide to Social Security Disability Benefits “I have serious medical problems. My doctor says I can’t work anymore. Why did Social Security deny my disability claim?” It is one of the most common questions Read More
Read MoreAnxiety 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)—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 MoreMultiple Sclerosis (MS) and Social Security Disability Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system—the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. MS can cause inflammation and damage to myelin (the protective covering around nerves) and, over time, may lead to significant physical, visual, and cognitive limitations. The exact cause Read More
Read MoreSSDI vs. SSI: Am I Eligible for Disability Benefits? Many people who contact our office have the same basic question:q “Do I qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?” The answer depends on which program you are applying for. There are two main federal disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) While 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 MoreAlzheimer’s Disease and Social Security Disability Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that gradually destroys memory, reasoning, and the ability to function independently. It is the most common cause of dementia and, over time, often prevents a person from maintaining full-time employment or managing daily life without assistance. In Alzheimer’s disease, brain cells and 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 MoreWhat Does a Light Duty Work Restriction Really Mean? Being told that you are now limited to light duty work is not a minor development. It usually means your doctor believes the injury you suffered has resulted in permanent physical limitations and that heavier work is no longer safe for you on a sustained basis. Read More
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