By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published July 10, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: Repetitive Use Injuries: When Years of Doing the Same Job Become a Disability |
Repetitive Use Injuries: When Years of Doing the Same Job Become a Disability
Repetitive Use Injuries: When Years of Doing the Same Job Become a Disability Most people think workers’ compensation begins with an accident, like in a fall or a lifting injury, but some of the most disabling injuries we see at Powell & Denny did not happen in a single moment. They happened one motion at Read More
Read MoreWhat Does “Jobs Existing in Significant Numbers” Mean in a Social Security Disability Case?
What Does “Jobs Existing in Significant Numbers” Mean in a Social Security Disability Case? One of the most frustrating things a Social Security Disability claimant can hear at the end of a hearing is something like this: “Although you cannot return to your past work, there are other jobs that exist in significant numbers in Read More
Read MoreCan Pain Alone Keep Me from Working? Understanding Pain in Alabama Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims
Can Pain Alone Keep Me from Working? Understanding Pain in Alabama Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims Pain is one of the most common reasons people stop working, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of both Alabama Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability claims. Almost every work injury hurts initially. Read More
Read MoreWhat Does “Reasonably Gainful Employment” Mean in an Alabama Workers Compensation Case?
What Does “Reasonably Gainful Employment” Mean in an Alabama Workers Compensation Case? One of the most misunderstood concepts in Alabama workers’ compensation law is the idea of reasonably gainful employment. Many injured workers assume that if they are physically capable of performing some type of job, they cannot be considered permanently and totally disabled, but Read More
Read MoreHow Can I Be Disabled Under Workers Compensation But Denied Social Security Disability?
How Can I Be Disabled Under Workers Compensation But Denied Social Security Disability? One of the most confusing situations an injured worker can face occurs when they are told: “You are permanently disabled under workers’ compensation,” but later hear: “Your Social Security Disability claim has been denied.” Many people assume this must be a mistake. Read More
Read MoreHow Can Social Security Find Me Disabled but Workers Compensation Deny Permanent Total Disability?
How Can Social Security Find Me Disabled but Workers Compensation Deny Permanent Total Disability? One of the most frustrating situations an injured worker can face is being awarded Social Security Disability benefits, only to have their employer or workers’ compensation insurance company argue that they are not permanently and totally disabled under Alabama’s Workers’ Compensation Read More
Read MoreWhat Is a Vocational Expert and What do they do in My Case?
What Is a Vocational Expert and What do they do in My Case? Many injured workers and disability claimants are surprised to learn that doctors are not always the only experts involved in their case. In both Alabama workers’ compensation claims and Social Security Disability cases, another type of expert may play an important role: Read More
Read MoreCan I Receive Disability Benefits for Migraine Headaches?
Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Migraine Headaches? Migraine headaches are far more than “bad headaches,” anyone who has experienced a severe migraine knows they can be completely debilitating. Many migraine sufferers experience symptoms such as: Severe head pain; Nausea and vomiting; Sensitivity to light; Sensitivity to sound; Visual disturbances; Dizziness; Difficulty concentrating; The need Read More
Read MoreI Was Seriously Hurt at Work and Can’t Work, Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
I Was Seriously Hurt at Work and Can’t Work, Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? One of the most common misconceptions about serious workplace injuries is that workers’ compensation is the only benefit available to an injured worker. In reality, many workers who suffer severe injuries may qualify for both: Alabama Read More
Read MoreWhat Is Off Task Behavior and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability or Alabama Workers’ Compensation Case?
What Is Off Task Behavior and Why Does It Matter in a Social Security Disability or Alabama Workers Compensation Case? One of the most important concepts in a Social Security Disability case is something many claimants have never heard of: Off-task behavior. In fact, some disability claims are won or lost based not on a Read More
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