By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published February 16, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: Can I get disability benefits for Epilepsy, social security disability | Comments Off on Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Epilepsy or Other Seizure Disorders?
Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Epilepsy or Other Seizure Disorders?
Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Epilepsy or Other Seizure Disorders? Epilepsy—commonly referred to as a seizure disorder—is a neurological condition affecting the brain and nervous system. It is typically diagnosed after a person experiences two or more unprovoked seizures, meaning the seizures were not caused by temporary factors such as extremely low Read More
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Why Restrictions Matter More Than Your Diagnosis-Permanent Restrictions
Why Restrictions Matter More Than Your Diagnosis-Permanent Restrictions One of the biggest misconceptions we encounter is that the diagnosis determines the outcome of an Alabama workers’ compensation claim or Social Security Disability case. It often does not. Imagine two workers. Both suffer identical rotator cuff tears. Both undergo the same surgery. Both have identical MRI Read More
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Understanding Impairment Ratings in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases
Understanding Impairment Ratings in Alabama Workers Compensation Cases One of the most common questions injured workers ask after reaching Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is: “The doctor gave me an impairment rating. What does that mean?” Unfortunately, there is a great deal of confusion surrounding impairment ratings and how they affect workers’ compensation benefits in Alabama. Read More
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It’s Just Wear and Tear
It’s Just Wear and Tear Many injured workers are told some version of the same thing after reporting a workplace injury: “This isn’t from work. It’s just wear and tear.” Hearing that can be frustrating and confusing, and many people fall into the belief that what the adjuster is telling them is correct. I’ve never Read More
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Common Myths About Workers Compensation in Alabama
Common Myths About Workers Compensation in Alabama Workers’ compensation is one of the most misunderstood areas of the law. Injured workers often hesitate to report injuries or seek benefits because they have heard something—from an employer, a coworker, or the internet—that simply is not true. Clearing up these misconceptions is important, because misunderstanding the system Read More
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How Do I Prove My Job Caused My Injury?
How Do I Prove My Job Caused My Injury? Understanding Legal Causation, Medical Causation, and Proximate Cause in an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim You were hurt at work. Your doctor agrees that you have a real medical problem, but the workers’ compensation insurance company says: “That doesn’t mean your job caused it.” This can be Read More
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Afraid of Being Fired After a Job Injury?
Afraid of Being Fired After a Job Injury? Many injured workers worry that reporting a job injury or filing a workers’ compensation claim could cost them their job. Studies and real-world experience both show that this fear is common—and sometimes it even prevents workers from reporting injuries at all. When injuries go unreported, medical conditions Read More
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10 Common Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim
10 Common Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim No one expects to be injured at work. Unfortunately, we have represented enough injured workers over the years to know that many people unintentionally hurt their own workers’ compensation claims—not because they are dishonest or careless, but because they simply don’t understand how the Read More
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What Should I Do If I’m Injured at Work in Alabama?
What Should I Do If I’m Injured at Work in Alabama? A workplace injury can be overwhelming. One minute you’re doing your job, and the next you’re wondering: Should I report the injury? Who pays my medical bills? Can I see my own doctor? How do I pay my bills if I am taken out Read More
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Common Reasons Alabama Workers Compensation Claims Are Denied
Common Reasons Alabama Workers Compensation Claims Are Denied And What You Can Do to Protect Your Rights One of the first questions many injured workers ask after receiving a denial letter is: “How can they deny my claim? I was hurt at work.” It is a fair question, but simply being injured at work does Read More
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