By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published March 1, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?, SSD | Comments Off on Denied Social Security Disability Benefits? What’s next?
Denied 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
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What 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
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What 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
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Can 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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What Happens If I Can’t Return to My Job After a Work Injury? Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Explained
What Happens If I Can’t Return to My Job After a Work Injury? Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Explained For many injured workers, the goal after a workplace injury is simple: heal, return to work, and move on with life. Unfortunately, that is not always possible. Some injuries leave permanent restrictions that prevent a Read More
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Spinal Cord and Disc Injuries
Spinal Cord and Disc Injuries: What Alabama Workers Should Know If you do physical work in Alabama—construction, manufacturing, warehouse labor, healthcare, transportation—there is a good chance you will deal with back or neck pain at some point in your career. Most of the time it is a strain that improves with rest. Sometimes, however, it Read More
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Can a Knee Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
Can a Knee Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? Many people think of a knee injury as a relatively routine workplace injury. After all, professional athletes tear their ACL or meniscus every season and often return to competition after surgery. Unfortunately, real life is not always that simple. A serious Read More
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Can a Hand or Wrist Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
Can a Hand or Wrist Injury Lead to Both Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits? Most people do not realize how much they rely on their hands until they lose the ability to use them. Opening a jar. Buttoning a shirt. Typing on a keyboard. Holding a hammer. Using a screwdriver. Gripping a steering Read More
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Why Postural Restrictions Matter in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Cases
Why Postural Restrictions Matter in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Cases After a serious workplace injury, many people focus on one question; “How much weight can I lift?” While lifting restrictions are certainly important, they are only one part of the picture. Many injured workers receive permanent restrictions involving activities such as: stooping; kneeling; Read More
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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace an Experienced Attorney
Can Artificial Intelligence Replace an Experienced Attorney? Twice this year I had to withdraw from representing clients—one in a Social Security Disability case and one in an Alabama workers’ compensation claim—because they believed that after getting on Chat GPT, CoPilot, Open AI or some other form of AI-they knew best how to proceed with their Read More
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