By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published March 9, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: qualify for benefits, return to work, social security disability, SSD |
If 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 MoreHow Can Permanent Nerve Damage Affect Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims?
How Can Permanent Nerve Damage Affect Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims? Some injuries heal-Others do not. Permanent nerve damage is different from a simple sprain, strain, or broken bone that eventually returns to normal. When a nerve is permanently damaged, the effects may last for years—or for the rest of a person’s Read More
Read MoreHow Complex Regional Pain Syndrome CRPS Affects Alabama Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims
How Complex Regional Pain Syndrome CRPS Affects Alabama Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims Most people have never heard of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) until they—or someone they love—is diagnosed with it. Often, CRPS begins after what initially appears to be a relatively minor injury: a broken wrist; an ankle fracture; hand surgery; 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 MoreWhy Your Grip Strength Matters in Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims
Why Your Grip Strength Matters in Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims If you have suffered a serious injury to your hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or neck, you may eventually hear someone mention your grip strength. At first, this may not seem very important. After all, squeezing a small device during a Functional Capacity Read More
Read MoreWhy Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and Feeling Matter in Alabama Workers ‘Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims
Why Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and Feeling Matter in Alabama Workers ‘Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims Most people assume that if they can still walk, stand, or lift a few pounds, they don’t have a chance of getting awarded Social Security Disability benefits. Fortunately, Social Security sees the issue differently. Long before deciding whether someone 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 MoreCan a Hip Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
Can a Hip Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? When people think about workplace injuries, they often think of back injuries, shoulder injuries, or knee injuries. Hip injuries are discussed far less often, yet a serious hip injury can permanently affect the way a person stands, walks, climbs, bends, lifts, Read More
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